How Many Calories Are in Ground Beef?

A 150 g portion of raw ground beef with about 8–12% fat contains approximately 260 calories.

Per 100 g, this ground beef contains approximately 173 calories.

Calories in Ground Beef by serving

These values use raw ground beef with approximately 8–12% fat. Fat percentage and cooked weight can change calories.

Serving Calories Weight / Volume
100 g raw 173 kcal 100 g
150 g raw 260 kcal 150 g
200 g raw 346 kcal 200 g
250 g raw 433 kcal 250 g

Calculate calories for your ground beef

Enter the raw weight of ground beef in the 8–12% fat range. If your package lists a different fat percentage, use its label instead.

150 g of raw ground beef 260 kcal
Protein
30.0 g
Carbohydrates
0.0 g
Fat
15.5 g
Fiber
0.0 g

Calculated from raw ground beef with approximately 8–12% fat. Product fat percentage can change the result.

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Nutrition data and methodology

Nutrition values use the Danish Frida Food Data record for raw beef mince with 8–12% fat. It lists approximately 173 kcal, 20.0 g protein and 10.3 g fat per 100 g.

Ground beef is not one fixed composition. Fat percentage and whether the meat is weighed raw or cooked can materially change calories per 100 g.

Common questions about Ground Beef calories

How many calories are in 100 g of ground beef?

About 173 calories for raw ground beef with approximately 8–12% fat.

How many calories are in 200 g of ground beef?

Approximately 346 calories using the same 8–12% fat reference.

Why do ground beef calories vary so much?

Fat percentage is the main reason. Higher-fat mince contains more calories per 100 g.

Should I weigh ground beef raw or cooked?

Use the same state as your nutrition reference. This page uses raw weight.

Is 90/10 ground beef similar to this reference?

Yes. A 90/10-style mince is close to the 8–12% fat range, though individual products can differ.

How many calories should you eat per day?

Knowing the calories in one serving is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own day is more useful.