Calories in
beef, new zealand, imported
453 kcal per 100 g Beef, New Zealand, imported contains 453 calories per 100 grams, or about 385 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 20.1 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 41.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 18% protein, 82% 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 | 385 | 17.1 g | 0.0 g | 35.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 453 kcal | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 20.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Total fat | 41.3 g | 35.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 15.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 33.0 mg | 28.1 mg |
| Potassium | 137.0 mg | 116.5 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10.0 µg | 8.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 61.2 mg |
| Water | 39.0 g | 33.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174739). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, new zealand, imported compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, new zealand, imported ranks 15 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 102% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 oz (385 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 79 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, new zealand, imported?
Beef, New Zealand, imported contains 453 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 385 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 20.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 41.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, new zealand, imported?
By calories, beef, new zealand, imported is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 18% protein and 82% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 79 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, new zealand, imported 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, New Zealand, imported, brisket navel end, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.