Calories in 3 Oz of Ground Beef
3 oz of ground beef (85 g) has 231 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 23 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 41% protein, 59% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of ground beef has 154 and 4 oz of ground beef has 308 calories. Burning 231 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Ground Beef: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of ground beef?
3 oz of ground beef weighs about 85 g and has 231 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of ground beef?
3 oz of ground beef has 23 g of protein, which is 46% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of ground beef?
3 oz of 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 171799. Original description: Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.