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How Many Calories in Beef Mince?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 72 kcal | 4.9g |
| 100g | 254 kcal | 17.2g |
A beef mince contains 254 calories per 100g. A typical 100g serving (100g) provides about 254 calories. Beef Mince is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Beef Mince Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Protein | 17.2g | 17.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 20.0g |
| of which Saturates | 7.6g | 7.6g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 66.0mg | 66mg |
| Potassium | 270.0mg | 270mg |
| Calcium | 18.0mg | 18mg |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 1.9mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.0µg | 4µg |
| Selenium | 15.0µg | 15µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (34% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (26% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in sodium (3% DV)
- A good source of iron (11% DV)
- High in selenium (27% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in saturated fat (38% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 13% DV
- Protein: 34% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 26% DV
- Saturated fat: 38% DV
- Sodium: 3% DV
- Potassium: 6% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 11% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 27% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Good to know
Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.
Does beef mince fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 17.2g of protein per 100g, beef mince clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Low-carb / keto
Beef Mince contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in beef mince per 100g?
Beef Mince (known as 80% lean ground beef in the US) contains 254 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is beef mince high in calories?
A 100g serving of beef mince (100g) has around 254 calories — roughly 13% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is beef mince good for weight loss?
Beef Mince is fairly calorie-dense at 254 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 100g serving provides about 254 calories.
How much protein is in beef mince?
Beef Mince contains 17.2g of protein per 100g.
Is beef mince a good source of fibre?
Beef Mince is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does beef mince compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, cooked?
Beef Mince has 254 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, cooked at 254 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is beef mince keto-friendly?
Beef Mince contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of beef mince for 20g of protein?
With 17.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 116g of beef mince to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other meat & fish closest to beef mince by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Mince (this page) | 254 kcal | 17.2g | 0.0g | 20.0g |
| Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Leg, Meat and Skin, Cooked | 254 kcal | 26.8g | 2.5g | 14.4g |
| Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Wing, Meat and Skin, Cooked | 254 kcal | 23.8g | 0.0g | 16.9g |
| Pork, Fresh, Loin, Blade (roasts), Cooked | 254 kcal | 24.3g | 0.0g | 16.7g |
| Beef, Rib, Small End (ribs 10-12), Separable Lean and Fat, Raw | 254 kcal | 19.3g | 0.0g | 19.1g |
| Beef, Round, Bottom Round, Steak, Cooked | 254 kcal | 32.9g | 0.0g | 12.6g |
| Lamb, Australian, Imported, Fresh, Raw | 254 kcal | 17.2g | 0.0g | 20.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.