Protein
How many calories in Ground beef (85% lean, cooked)?
Lean ground beef fits many bowls, tacos, and pasta dishes.
Per 100 g
250 kcal
3 oz cooked
213 kcal
(85 g)
| Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 26 g / 100g | 0 g / 100g | 15 g / 100g |
In numbers
Where the calories come from
Protein 44% · Carbs 0% · Fat 56%
Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.
- 3 oz cooked (85 g, 213 kcal) is 11% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
- Burning 3 oz cooked takes about 52 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).
Compared with similar foods
Ground beef (85% lean, cooked) is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 180 kcal per 100 g.
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger Misoyaki Tofu | 135 | 13 g |
| Chicken Tikka Skewers | 165 | 28 g |
| Caribbean Curry Tofu | 180 | 15 g |
| Chili Pomegranate Chicken | 200 | 26 g |
| Garlic Herb Butter Chicken | 220 | 25 g |
| Ground beef (85% lean, cooked) | 250 | 26 g |
Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.
Health score
8/10
Related foods
- Chili Pomegranate Chicken200 kcal / 100g
- Caribbean Curry Tofu180 kcal / 100g
- Ginger Misoyaki Tofu135 kcal / 100g
- Garlic Herb Butter Chicken220 kcal / 100g
- Chicken Tikka Skewers165 kcal / 100g
- Zesty Cilantro Lime Chicken165 kcal / 100g
Compare Ground beef (85% lean, cooked) vs Chili Pomegranate Chicken
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