Ground Beef
Moderate nutritional value
Ground beef, 85% lean / 15% fat, values for raw meat.
Ground beef labeled 85/15 is 85% lean meat and 15% fat by raw weight, a common blend for burgers, meatballs, chili and pasta sauces. A 113 g raw patty (a quarter pound) has about 21 g of protein and 17 g of fat, 6.5 g of it saturated, and is high in vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. It loses about a quarter of its weight in cooking, mostly water plus some melted fat.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6g | 33.2% |
| Fat | 15g | 21.4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 0g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 66g | 2.6% |
| Calories | 215 | 9.6% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 5.72 | g | 28.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 6.47 | g | 25.9% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.43 | g | 3.3% |
| Omega-3 | 0.129 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 2 | mg | 0.2% |
| DHA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 0.301 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.86 | g | 43.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.17 | mg |
| Selenium | 15.8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 4 | mcg | 0.4% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.042 | mg | 3.5% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.151 | mg | 11.6% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.65 | mg | 29.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.346 | mg | 20.4% |
| vitamin B9 | 6 | mcg | 1.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 2.17 | mcg | 90.4% |
| vitamin D | 0.1 (4 IU) | mcg | 0.7% |
| vitamin E | 0.17 | mg | 1.1% |
| vitamin K | 1.3 | mcg | 1.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 15 | mg | 1.5% |
| iron | 2.09 | mg | 11.6% |
| magnesium | 18 | mg | 4.5% |
| phosphorus | 171 | mg | 24.4% |
| potassium | 295 | mg | 11.3% |
| sodium | 66 | mg | 2.9% |
| zinc | 4.48 | mg | 40.7% |
| copper | 0.067 | mg | 7.4% |
| manganese | 0.01 | mg | 0.4% |
| selenium | 15.8 | mcg | 28.7% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 604 | mg | 86.3% | 187% |
| Isoleucine | 822 | mg | 58.7% | 136% |
| Leucine | 1450 | mg | 53.1% | 118% |
| Lysine | 1540 | mg | 73.3% | 159% |
| Methionine | 669 | mg | 63.7% | 144% |
| Phenylalanine | 1297 | mg | 74.1% | 156% |
| Threonine | 720 | mg | 68.6% | 142% |
| Tryptophan limiting | 94 | mg | 33.6% | 70% |
| Valine | 914 | mg | 50.2% | 113% |
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