Foods/Beef/Ground beef

Beef · meal

Ground beef

3 oz · 85 g157 kcal

A beef that's a strong source of Zinc and Iron.

Macros

Per serving

157 kcal

Energy

15.4g

Protein

not available

Carbs

10.9g

Fat

not available

Fiber

Protein 15.4 gCarbs 0 gFat 10.9 g

185 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

Fiber: not available. Fiber isn't recorded for this food in USDA FoodData Central, so it's shown as not available — not zero.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 3 oz (85 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

32%

23%

18%

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

ZincIron

Pairs well with

What fills ground’s gaps?

Ground beef is lighter on Vitamin D, Calcium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass

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Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

A serving or two fits comfortably.

Serving: 3 oz = 85 g

Generous to use, with room before it crowds out variety.

Common questions

Ground beef, in brief

How many calories are in ground beef?

3 oz (85 g) of ground beef has about 157 calories.

What is ground beef a good source of?

Ground beef is a good source of Zinc, Iron.

Is ground beef good in a smoothie?

S8D usually places ground beef as a meal-role food alongside the smoothie.

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Nutrient guides

Zinc Iron Phosphorus Potassium Copper Magnesium

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