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How many calories in
ground beef (80% lean)?

Ground Beef (80% lean) is on the fattier side that offers 17g of protein per 100g for 254 calories. Worth knowing the per-portion macros if you're tracking carefully. Calorie-dense, so smaller portions work better in cutting phases.

254
kcal · 100g
17g
Protein
0g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical ground beef (80% lean) serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
216 kcal
14.5g
4 oz (113g)
287 kcal
19.2g
1 cup (~150g)
381 kcal
25.5g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in ground beef (80% lean)?

Ground Beef (80% lean) has approximately 254 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 216 calories.

How much protein is in ground beef (80% lean)?

17g of protein per 100g. That puts ground beef (80% lean) at roughly 6.7g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log ground beef (80% lean) accurately?

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Is ground beef (80% lean) good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Ground Beef (80% lean) sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.