Calories in
beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat
241 kcal per 100 g Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat contains 241 calories per 100 grams, or about 205 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 23.9 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 15.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 41% protein, 59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 205 | 20.3 g | 0.0 g | 13.1 g |
| 1 loaf ( yield from 1 lb raw meat ) | 284.0 g | 684 | 67.8 g | 0.0 g | 43.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 241 kcal | 205 kcal |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 20.3 g |
| Total fat | 15.4 g | 13.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 73.0 mg | 62.1 mg |
| Potassium | 241.0 mg | 204.9 mg |
| Calcium | 33.0 mg | 28.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Cholesterol | 88.0 mg | 74.8 mg |
| Water | 58.4 g | 49.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169474). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat ranks 59 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 8% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 9.9 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (205 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 42 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, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat?
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat contains 241 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 205 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 23.9 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 15.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat?
By calories, beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 41% protein and 59% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 42 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, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat 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, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.