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Lean ground beef

Lean ground beef provides 21.4 g of protein for 137 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 15.6 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Beef, ground, 95% lean / 5% fat, raw

  • 137 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 21.4 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving provides about 164 kcal, 25.7 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for lean ground beef per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 120 g (4 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (120 g (4 oz))
Calories137 kcal164 kcal
Protein21.4 g25.7 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat5 g6 g
of which saturated2.2 g2.6 g
Water73.2 g87.8 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 137 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 15.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 73.2 g of water) = 5.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.

Frequently asked questions about lean ground beef

How much protein is in a 120 g (4 oz) serving of lean ground beef?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lean ground beef has 21.4 g of protein. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 25.7 g of protein. That is 15.6 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why it carries our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 120 g (4 oz) serving of lean ground beef have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lean ground beef has 137 kcal. A typical 120 g (4 oz) serving has about 164 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Is lean ground beef filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 137 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 15.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 73.2 g of water) = 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about lean ground beef on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about lean ground beef on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of lean ground beef?

We use 120 g (4 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 164 kcal, 25.7 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw (FDC ID 171790). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .