Calories in
beef, ground, patties
295 kcal per 100 g Beef, ground, patties contains 295 calories per 100 grams, or about 251 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 23.1 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 21.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 32% protein, 68% 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 | 251 | 19.6 g | 0.0 g | 18.6 g |
| 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat) | 313.0 g | 923 | 72.1 g | 0.0 g | 68.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 295 kcal | 251 kcal |
| Protein | 23.1 g | 19.6 g |
| Total fat | 21.8 g | 18.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 77.0 mg | 65.5 mg |
| Potassium | 305.0 mg | 259.3 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 84.0 mg | 71.4 mg |
| Water | 53.9 g | 45.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169447). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, ground, patties compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, ground, patties ranks 26 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 32% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (251 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 51 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, patties?
Beef, ground, patties contains 295 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 251 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 23.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 21.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, ground, patties?
By calories, beef, ground, patties is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 32% protein and 68% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 51 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, patties 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, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.