Lean Beef has 184 kcal per 100g, with 26 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
Lean Beef is a high-protein food: 59% of its calories come from protein.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Sold as 90/10 when ground, 90% lean beef is a staple for burgers, tacos, meatballs and pasta sauces. Once cooked, it provides about 26 g of protein per 100 g, with fat supplying the rest of its calories and no carbohydrate. Draining the pan after browning removes some rendered fat, and 93% or 95% lean blends are lighter still.
Typical portion: A quarter-pound raw patty cooks down to about 85 g, which works out to roughly 155 kcal.
Also known as: lean ground beef, 90/10 ground beef, extra lean ground beef, lean beef mince
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 92 kcal | 13 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 100 g | 184 kcal | 26 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| 150 g | 276 kcal | 39 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| 200 g | 368 kcal | 52 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| 250 g | 460 kcal | 65 g | 0 g | 20 g |
One serving (100g) is 9% of a 2,000 kcal day and 12% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 26 g of protein, which is 26% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lean Beef | 100g | 184 kcal | 26 g |
| Skinless Chicken Thigh | 100g | 177 kcal | 24 g |
| Tempeh | 100g | 193 kcal | 19 g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 100g | 165 kcal | 31 g |
| Roasted Pork Tenderloin | 100g | 143 kcal | 26 g |
| Roasted Turkey Breast | 100g | 135 kcal | 30 g |
| Tofu | 100g | 76 kcal | 8 g |
Lean Beef has 184 kcal per 100g. That serving also has 26 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.
Lean Beef has 26 g of protein per 100g, so 59% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Lean Beef can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target. At 184 kcal per 100 g it has a moderate calorie density.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.