Protein
How many calories in Ground beef?
Ground beef has about 280 calories per 4 oz cooked 85% lean. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 4 oz cooked 85% lean |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 113g |
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 22g |
| Carbs | 0g |
| Fat | 21g |
What affects Ground beef calories?
Ground beef calories depend heavily on the lean percentage, drained fat, cooking method, and whether it becomes a burger, taco, chili, or casserole.
Tracking tip: Record the lean percentage or finished dish; cheese, buns, tortillas, and sauces are separate parts of the meal.
Also called: hamburger meat, ground chuck
Variables that can change the estimate
- lean percentage
- drained fat
- oil
- cheese and bread
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% lean cooked | 230 kcal | 25g | 0g | 14g | Leaner beef has a different baseline. |
| Beef taco filling with oil | 340 kcal | 22g | 6g | 25g | Seasoning, oil, and toppings add to the meat. |
Common questions
How many calories are in Ground beef?
Ground beef has about 280 calories per 4 oz cooked 85% lean. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Ground beef?
A typical serving of ground beef has about 22g protein, 0g carbs, and 21g fat per 4 oz cooked 85% lean.
How should I track Ground beef accurately?
Record the lean percentage or finished dish; cheese, buns, tortillas, and sauces are separate parts of the meal.
Track Ground beef in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log ground beef by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track Ground beef freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.