Beef: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of beef has 257 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): 218 kcal.
Beef is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 26.8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 15.8 g fat: about 57% of its calories come from fat.
What beef provides most
- High in vitamin B12: 1.8 µg per 100 g, 74 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 26.8 g per 100 g, 54 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 29 µg per 100 g, 53 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 7.3 mg per 100 g, 45 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 4.8 mg per 100 g, 44 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B6: 0.53 mg per 100 g, 31 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: saturated fat: 6.2 g · cholesterol: 96 mg.
Beef per serving
The serving is 3 oz, 85 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | 218 kcal |
| Protein | 26.8 g | 22.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g | 13.4 g |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 45.9 mg |
Beef nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 257 kcal | — |
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54 % |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 20 % |
| Saturated fat | 6.2 g | 31 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.58 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 µg | 1 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 6 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.12 mg | 9 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 7.3 mg | 45 % |
| B6 | 0.53 mg | 31 % |
| B9 · Folate | 8 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 1.8 µg | 74 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10 % |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 201 mg | 16 % |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7 % |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2 % |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg | 44 % |
| Selenium | 29 µg | 53 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.14 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, beef ranks 3rd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, beef is in the top 10 for zinc (4th), protein (7th), vitamin B3 (niacin) (8th).
Where it comes from
Cattle were domesticated in Anatolia and the Near East.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does beef have?
100 g of beef has 257 kcal. 3 oz (85 g) has 218 kcal.
How much protein does beef have?
26.8 g per 100 g; 22.8 g in 3 oz.
How many carbs does beef have?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does beef have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B12, 74 %; protein, 54 %; selenium, 53 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 45 %.
Where does beef come from?
Cattle were domesticated in Anatolia and the Near East. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 13932 · Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, broiled · Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, broiled
One serving (3 oz) is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers