Calories in
beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat
174 kcal per 100 g Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat contains 174 calories per 100 grams, or about 148 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 27.3 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 6.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 66% protein, 34% 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 | 148 | 23.2 g | 0.0 g | 5.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 174 kcal | 148 kcal |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 23.2 g |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 2.4 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 | 49.3 mg |
| Potassium | 315.0 mg | 267.8 mg |
| Calcium | 8.0 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 2.6 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 | 64.8 g | 55.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174029). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat ranks 124 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 22% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 15.7 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (148 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, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat?
Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat contains 174 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 148 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 27.3 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 6.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat?
By calories, beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 66% protein and 34% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 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, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% 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, 95% lean meat / 5% 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.