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Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2659462, data refreshed August 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 214
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 18.8g
- Proteinhigh · 38% DV
- 15.2g
- Fatgood source · 19% DV
Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef contains 214 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 18.8g of protein, 15.2g of fat, and 0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed August 2026.
- More protein than 69% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef is protein-dense for its calories, with 18.8g of protein per 100g.
- 18.8g
- protein per 100g
- Top 31%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 214
- calories per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef by SIMPLY BALANCED contains 214 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef is catalogued there as FDC ID 2659462, a branded food entry from SIMPLY BALANCED. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef reads as high protein, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef ranks on protein
Its 18.8g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
19 Top 31% higher than 69% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · August 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.00 G | 0% |
| Energy | 214 KCAL | |
| Protein | 18.8 G | 38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.2 G | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 18 MG | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 13% |
| Sodium, Na | 67 MG | 3% |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 67 MG | 22% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.3 G | 31% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 G |
Key takeaways
- Simply Balanced 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef delivers 18.8g of protein per 100g, more than 69% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 214 calories per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low sodium patterns.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2659462) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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How this page is sourced
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