How Much 85% Lean Ground Beef for 40g of Protein?
You need about 144 g of 85% lean ground beef (5.1 oz) to get 40 g of protein.
That amount has 369 calories, 22 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates. 85% lean ground beef gets 45% of its calories from protein, at 28 g of protein per 100 g.
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How much 85% lean ground beef for other protein targets
| Target | Weight | About | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 72 g | - | 185 |
| 30 g protein | 108 g | - | 277 |
| 40 g protein | 144 g | - | 369 |
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85% Lean Ground Beef: common questions
How much 85% lean ground beef has 40g of protein?
About 144 g of 85% lean ground beef has 40 g of protein.
How many calories are in 40g of protein from 85% lean ground beef?
Getting 40 g of protein from 85% lean ground beef comes with 369 calories.
How much protein is in 100 g of 85% lean ground beef?
100 g of 85% lean ground beef has 28 g of protein.
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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.