Ground beef
Ground beef provides 312 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 17 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Meats category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 ONZ (112 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | 349 kcal | 205 +52% | |
| Total fat | 26.8 g | 30 g | 38% | 12.9 +108% |
| Saturated fat | 10.7 g | 12 g | 60% | 4.8 +122% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.6 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Protein | 17 g | 19 g | 38% | 18.4 −8% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1.5 −89% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3359 Meats products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low sodium
- 68 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Ground beef.
Product details
- Serving size
- 4 ONZ (112 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041498307370
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ground beef?
Ground beef contains 312 kcal per 100 g and about 349 kcal per serving (4 ONZ (112 g)).
How much sugar is in Ground beef?
Ground beef has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ground beef healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Ground beef vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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