Ground Beef (85/15) Calories & Nutrition

A popular protein source with a fuller flavor than chicken and a meaningful iron and B12 contribution.

Calories

283

per 4 oz cooked

Protein

29.4g

Carbs

Fat

17g

Macro split

Protein 43%Carbs 0%Fat 57%

Calories in Ground Beef (85/15) by serving size

Serving	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 oz cooked (113g)	283	29.4g	0g	17g
100 g (100g)	250	26g	0g	15g
1 oz cooked (28g)	70	7.3g	0g	4.2g

Per 4 oz cooked (113g)

Saturated fat6.7g

Cholesterol98.3mg

Sodium87mg

Potassium359.3mg

Excellent iron and B12 source

Higher in saturated fat than chicken or fish

85/15 is the popular middle ground (lean enough, flavorful)

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How many calories in 4 oz of ground beef?+

About 283 calories with 29g of protein for 4 oz of cooked 85/15 ground beef.

Is ground beef good for cutting?+

It can be — lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) gives you high protein with manageable calories. The 80/20 blend gets calorie-heavy quickly.

4 oz cooked, skinless

1 large

4 oz cooked

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