Cattle (Beef, Veal) · Bos taurus
Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Animal Foods872 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Very good nutrient density 41/100
How many beneficial nutrients Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
34% from fat
-
Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
-
Fat 34%5.0 g per serving
-
Protein 66%21.4 g per serving
What Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 35.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 185.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 127.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,175.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 827.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 154.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,909.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 185.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 29.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 8.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 39.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 2.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.4 g | |
| Histidine | 714.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 939.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,671.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,785.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 565.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 823.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 846.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 127.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,050.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,297.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,356.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,934.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 227.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,243.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,293.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 996.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 838.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 674.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 5.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.6 mg | |
| Choline | 70.9 mg | |
| Betaine | 6.9 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 198.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 346.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 66.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 5.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 17.4 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 22.4 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 62.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw
Ground beef is the workhorse of the meat aisle — the base for burgers, meatballs, chilli, tacos and weeknight bolognese. This is the lean 95% version, raw, meaning only about 5% of its weight is fat, which makes it noticeably lighter than the standard 70–80% lean mince.
Beef is one of the most efficient sources of several nutrients people commonly run low on: it's rich in high-quality protein, highly absorbable heme iron, zinc and vitamin B12. Choosing a leaner grind keeps the protein while trimming the saturated fat and calories — though it also means less fat to keep cooked patties moist.
Bear in mind these are raw figures; pan-frying or grilling renders out some fat and water, so the cooked numbers per 100 grams come out a little different.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw?
There are 136 calories in 100 g of Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw, or about 154 calories in 4 oz (113 g).
How much protein is in Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw?
Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw?
Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw?
Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw provides 5.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw a good source of?
Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (93% DV), Zinc (46% DV), Protein (43% DV), Niacin (B3) (34% DV), Selenium (32% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Choline, Iron and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Related animal foods
Compare Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw with…
- Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw vs Pork, cured, bacon, raw
- Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw vs Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, foreshank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
- Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw vs Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
- Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw vs Lamb, domestic, cubed for stew or kabob (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, cooked, braised
- Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw vs Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
- Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw vs Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, light meat (breast or wing)