100 g of Lean Ground Beef has 137 calories. It contains 0 g of carbs, 20.5 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.4 µg of B12 covers 100% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Lean Ground Beef Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

137

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

20.5g

· 41% DV

Fat

5.2g

· 7% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 64% · Fat 36%

Lean Ground Beef Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.4µg · 100% DV

4.5mg · 28% DV

0.36mg · 21% DV

0.19mg · 15% DV

Minerals

Zinc

4mg · 36% DV

Selenium

18µg · 33% DV

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Iron

3mg · 17% DV

How Nutritious Is Lean Ground Beef?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

56/ 100

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.

Lean Ground Beef Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Lean Ground Beef

To burn the 137 calories in 100 g:

🚶

34min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

14min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

19min

Cycling

🏊

16min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Lean Ground Beef Processed?

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.

Does Lean Ground Beef Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Lean Ground Beef Good For?

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

Lean Ground Beef Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lean Ground Beef

How many calories and how much protein are in lean ground beef?

Per 100 grams, lean ground beef provides 137 calories and 20.5 grams of protein. It also contains 0 grams of carbohydrates.

Is lean ground beef keto-friendly, and what is its glycemic index?

Yes, lean ground beef is compatible with keto-style diets. It has 0 grams of carbs per 100 grams and a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026