How many calories are in ground beef?

A 3 oz serving of 85% lean ground beef (cooked) has 197 calories. Per 100g, it's 232 calories. Leaner options: 90% lean is 173 cal, 93% lean is 148 cal per 3 oz. Fat content significantly affects calories.

Is ground beef good for weight loss?

Choose lean ground beef (90%+ lean) for weight loss. At 173 cal per 3 oz with 24g protein, it's satisfying and supports muscle. Drain fat after cooking to reduce calories by 40-50 more per serving.

What nutrients are in ground beef?

Ground beef provides 24g protein, 4.5mg iron (25% DV), 5.5mg zinc (50% DV), and B12 (100%+ DV) per 100g. It's one of the best sources of heme iron, which is more absorbable than plant iron.

Is ground beef keto-friendly?

Ground beef is excellent for keto with 0g carbs and high fat content. 85% lean beef has 11g fat per 3 oz serving. Even 93% lean works well on keto while being lower in saturated fat.

What's the leanest ground beef?

Ground beef goes up to 96-97% lean, but 90-93% lean offers the best balance. 90% lean: 173 cal/3oz with good flavor. 73% lean has 230 cal/3oz - tasty but high in saturated fat (6.5g).

How many calories does draining fat remove?

Draining fat removes about 40-50 calories per 3 oz serving. Blotting with paper towels removes another 10-20 calories. Rinsing with hot water removes the most fat but also reduces flavor.

How long does ground beef last in the fridge?

Raw ground beef lasts 1-2 days in the fridge. Cooked ground beef lasts 3-4 days refrigerated. For longer storage, freeze raw beef up to 4 months or cooked beef up to 3 months.

Ground beef vs chicken breast: which has more protein?

Chicken breast has more protein per calorie. Per 100g cooked: chicken has 31g protein at 165 cal, ground beef (85% lean) has 24g at 232 cal. Chicken is leaner; beef has more iron and zinc.

Is ground beef processed meat?

Plain ground beef is not processed meat - it's just ground muscle. Processed meats are those cured, smoked, or with additives (like hot dogs, sausage, bacon). Always check labels for added ingredients.

How much ground beef per person?

Plan 4-6 oz raw ground beef per person (shrinks to 3-4.5 oz cooked). For tacos/pasta, 3-4 oz raw per person is enough since it's mixed with other ingredients. Adjust based on the dish.

Calories in Ground Beef - 197 cal per 3 oz cooked (85% lean) • Calvin • Calvin

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
3 oz cooked (85% lean)Standard	85g	197 cal
4 oz cooked (85% lean)	113g	262 cal
3 oz cooked (90% lean)	85g	173 cal
3 oz cooked (93% lean)	85g	148 cal
3 oz cooked (73% lean)	85g	230 cal
1/4 lb patty (pre-cooked)	113g	287 cal