Calories in
beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat
270 kcal per 100 g Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat contains 270 calories per 100 grams, or about 230 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.6 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 17.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 39% protein, 61% 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 | 230 | 21.7 g | 0.0 g | 15.2 g |
| 1 portion (yield from 1/2 lb raw meat ) | 139.0 g | 375 | 35.5 g | 0.0 g | 24.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 270 kcal | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 25.6 g | 21.7 g |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 15.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 96.0 mg | 81.6 mg |
| Potassium | 328.0 mg | 278.8 mg |
| Calcium | 41.0 mg | 34.9 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Cholesterol | 89.0 mg | 75.7 mg |
| Water | 55.8 g | 47.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169473). 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 41 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 21% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 9.5 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (230 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 47 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 270 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 230 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 25.6 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 17.9 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, 39% protein and 61% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 47 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, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.