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High-protein, low-carbohydrate source of iron and vitamin B12
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef (150 g) has 294 calories. That works out to 196 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 43.1 g of protein, 12.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3.6 µg of B12 covers 150% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
294
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
43.1g
· 86% DV
Fat
12.9g
· 17% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 60% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.03 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.48 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28.4 g | 56 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 59 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 75 g | 147 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 196 calories per 100 g.
Cook Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef in a shallow, oven-safe dish so the crumbles cannot fall through the basket. Break the raw beef into small pieces, cook until done, and stir once or twice for even browning.
Set the air fryer to about 375°F (190°C) for Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef. The setting browns the crumbles efficiently, but check doneness with a thermometer rather than relying on color alone.
Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef usually takes about 8–10 minutes at 375°F (190°C) when broken into small crumbles. Appliance performance and batch size affect the timing, so stir during cooking and confirm it reaches 160°F (71°C).
No, Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef usually needs no added oil. A light coating on the cooking dish can help prevent sticking, but adding oil to the beef is unnecessary and may leave excess grease in the dish.
Put Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef in a shallow, air-fryer-safe dish instead of placing loose crumbles directly in the basket. Avoid loose parchment paper, which can lift toward the heating element while the fan is running.
Yes, stir Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef once or twice during cooking. This breaks up larger clumps and helps the pieces cook evenly; use a heat-safe utensil and avoid overcrowding the dish.
Keep Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef moist by cooking it only until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Small, even crumbles cook more consistently; stir in a little sauce if you are using the beef in a meal.
Yes, frozen Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef can be cooked, but a solid frozen block will not cook as evenly as crumbles. Thaw it in the refrigerator when possible; if cooking from frozen, separate the pieces as they loosen and verify the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
Cooked Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat leftovers until steaming hot throughout.
Yes, you can shape Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef into patties instead of crumbles. Keep the patties an even thickness and cook them in a single layer; check the center reaches 160°F (71°C) before serving.
Vitamins
B12
3.6µg · 150% DV
B3
7.65mg · 48% DV
B6
0.51mg · 30% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Zinc
8.1mg · 74% DV
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Phosphorus
308mg · 44% DV
Iron
4.05mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
477mg · 14% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 294 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Air Fryer Lean Ground Beef is lean beef mince cooked in an air fryer, usually without adding oil. Breaking it into small pieces and seasoning it before cooking helps it brown evenly; stir or shake the basket partway through so the mince cooks consistently.
Its flavour is savoury and straightforward, while the texture can be tender or lightly crisp depending on how finely it is crumbled and how long it cooks. Serve it in tacos, rice bowls, pasta sauces or alongside vegetables; it also works well for meal prep. It is high in protein and contains no carbohydrates. Since the beef is already lean, cooking it without extra oil and pairing it with vegetables makes a simple, balanced plate.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.67g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.47g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.