USDA Standard Reference ยท Beef Products

Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174036).

254
Calories
17.2g
Protein
20.0g
Fat

Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw contains 254 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.

What This Food Tells Us

Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 174036 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Beef Products" food group. Each 113g serving delivers 254 calories. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.

Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry and 66mg of sodium (3% of the 2,300mg daily limit). Understanding the energy split between protein, fat, and carbohydrates helps you decide whether this food aligns with low-carb, high-protein, or balanced-macro eating plans. Notable micronutrient strengths include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units at 15000% DV, Cholesterol at 24% DV.

Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw qualifies as high protein, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Beef Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.

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 โ€” always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 113g Amount per serving Calories 254 % Daily Value* Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 8g 38% Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 71mg 24% Sodium 66mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 17g Vitamin D 3mcg 15% Calcium 18mg 1% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 270mg 6% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

254
Calories per 100g

254 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%13of 2,000 kcal
254 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 17.17gF: 20gC: 0g
17.2g
Protein
20.0g
Total Fat
66mg
Sodium

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

How Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw compares to Beef Products

Per 100 g, against the average across all beef products foods in USDA FoodData Central.

5% Higher in protein than 5% of beef products on record, so look to leaner cuts for more protein.

Calories 21% above average
This food254 kcal
Category avg211 kcal
Protein 30% below average
This food17.2g
Category avg24.4g
Fat 65% above average
This food20.0g
Category avg12.1g

Category averages computed live across the USDA Beef Products group. Compare against a specific food โ†’

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 0.0 G 0%
Energy 254.0 KCAL โ€”
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G 0%
Protein 17.2 G 0%
Total Sugars 0.0 G โ€”
Total lipid (fat) 20.0 G 0%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G โ€”
Ash 0.8 G โ€”
Caffeine 0.0 MG โ€”
Energy 1062.0 kJ โ€”
Theobromine 0.0 MG โ€”
Water 61.9 G โ€”

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Alanine 1.1 G โ€”
Arginine 1.1 G โ€”
Aspartic acid 1.5 G โ€”
Betaine 8.2 MG โ€”
Choline, total 56.4 MG โ€”
Cystine 0.2 G โ€”
Folate, DFE 7.0 UG โ€”
Folate, food 7.0 UG โ€”
Folate, total 7.0 UG โ€”
Folic acid 0.0 UG โ€”
Glutamic acid 2.6 G โ€”
Glycine 1.2 G โ€”
Histidine 0.6 G โ€”
Hydroxyproline 0.3 G โ€”
Isoleucine 0.8 G โ€”
Leucine 1.3 G โ€”
Lysine 1.4 G โ€”
Methionine 0.4 G โ€”
Niacin 4.2 MG โ€”
Pantothenic acid 0.5 MG โ€”
Phenylalanine 0.7 G โ€”
Proline 0.9 G โ€”
Riboflavin 0.2 MG โ€”
Serine 0.7 G โ€”
Thiamin 0.0 MG โ€”
Threonine 0.7 G โ€”
Tryptophan 0.1 G โ€”
Tyrosine 0.5 G โ€”
Valine 0.8 G โ€”
Vitamin B-12 2.1 UG โ€”
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG โ€”
Vitamin B-6 0.3 MG โ€”
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG โ€”
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG โ€”
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.8 UG โ€”

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 18.0 MG 1%
Iron, Fe 1.9 MG 11%
Potassium, K 270.0 MG 6%
Sodium, Na 66.0 MG 3%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 3 IU 15000%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG โ€”
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG โ€”
Copper, Cu 0.1 MG โ€”
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG โ€”
Lycopene 0.0 UG โ€”
Magnesium, Mg 17.0 MG โ€”
Manganese, Mn 0.0 MG โ€”
Phosphorus, P 158.0 MG โ€”
Retinol 4.0 UG โ€”
Selenium, Se 15.0 UG โ€”
Vitamin A, IU 14 IU โ€”
Vitamin A, RAE 4.0 UG โ€”
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.1 UG โ€”
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 0.1 UG โ€”
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.2 MG โ€”
Zinc, Zn 4.2 MG โ€”

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 71.0 MG 24%
Fatty acids, total saturated 7.6 G 0%
Fatty acids, total trans 1.2 G โ€”
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 8.8 G โ€”
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.5 G โ€”
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 1.2 G โ€”
MUFA 14:1 0.2 G โ€”
MUFA 16:1 0.7 G โ€”
MUFA 17:1 0.2 G โ€”
MUFA 18:1 7.7 G โ€”
MUFA 20:1 0.1 G โ€”
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G โ€”
PUFA 18:2 0.4 G โ€”
PUFA 18:3 0.1 G โ€”
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c 0.0 G โ€”
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G โ€”
PUFA 20:4 0.0 G โ€”
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G โ€”
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G โ€”
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G โ€”
SFA 10:0 0.0 G โ€”
SFA 12:0 0.0 G โ€”
SFA 14:0 0.6 G โ€”
SFA 15:0 0.1 G โ€”
SFA 16:0 4.3 G โ€”
SFA 17:0 0.2 G โ€”
SFA 18:0 2.4 G โ€”
SFA 20:0 0.0 G โ€”
SFA 4:0 0.0 G โ€”
SFA 6:0 0.0 G โ€”
SFA 8:0 0.0 G โ€”
TFA 18:1 t 1.2 G โ€”

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG โ€”
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.1 G โ€”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw?
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw contains 254 calories per 100g. It has 17.2g of protein, 20.0g of fat, and 0g of carbohydrates.
How much sodium is in Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw?
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw contains 66mg of sodium per 100g, which is 3% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw good for a diet?
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw has 254 calories per 100g. With 17.2g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 20.0g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw?
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw is notably rich in Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (15000% DV), Cholesterol (24% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw compare to other foods?
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw provides 254 calories and 17.2g protein per 100g. That is 15 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the Beef Products category.
What food group does Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw belong to?
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw is classified under "Beef Products" in the USDA FoodData Central database (FDC ID: 174036).

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174036) — USDA Standard Reference 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.