Calories in
beef, ground, unspecified fat content
240 kcal per 100 g Beef, ground, unspecified fat content contains 240 calories per 100 grams, or about 204 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.1 g protein, 0.6 g carbohydrate and 14.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 43% protein, 56% 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 | 204 | 21.3 g | 0.5 g | 12.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 240 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 21.3 g |
| Total fat | 14.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 85.0 mg | 72.3 mg |
| Potassium | 353.0 mg | 300.1 mg |
| Calcium | 25.0 mg | 21.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.0 µg | 6.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 84.0 mg | 71.4 mg |
| Water | 58.7 g | 49.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172161). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, ground, unspecified fat content compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, ground, unspecified fat content ranks 61 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 7% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 10.4 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (204 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, unspecified fat content?
Beef, ground, unspecified fat content contains 240 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 204 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 25.1 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrate and 14.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, ground, unspecified fat content?
By calories, beef, ground, unspecified fat content is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 43% protein and 56% 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, unspecified fat content 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.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within beef products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beef, ground, unspecified fat content, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.