Calories in
beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only
130 kcal per 100 g Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only contains 130 calories per 100 grams, or about 147 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 22.4 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 4.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 69% protein, 31% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 147 | 25.3 g | 0.0 g | 5.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 130 kcal | 147 kcal |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 5.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 58.0 mg | 65.5 mg |
| Potassium | 328.0 mg | 370.6 mg |
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | 19.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 62.0 mg | 70.1 mg |
| Water | 72.5 g | 81.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171779). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only ranks 179 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 42% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 4 oz (147 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 30 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only?
Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only contains 130 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 147 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 22.4 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only?
By calories, beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 69% protein and 31% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 30 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.