Calories in 3 Oz of 85% Lean Ground Beef
3 oz of 85% lean ground beef (85 g) has 218 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 24 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 45% protein, 55% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of 85% lean ground beef has 145 and 4 oz of 85% lean ground beef has 290 calories. Burning 218 calories takes about 39 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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85% Lean Ground Beef: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of 85% lean ground beef?
3 oz of 85% lean ground beef weighs about 85 g and has 218 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of 85% lean ground beef?
3 oz of 85% lean ground beef has 24 g of protein, which is 47% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of 85% lean ground beef?
3 oz of 85% lean ground beef has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 174034. Original description: Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.