Ground Beef with Tomato Sauce
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 38 g | 14% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 28.87 g | 12% |
| Sugars | 20.9 g | 60% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.14 g | 33% |
| Protein | 95.44 g | 191% |
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% |
| Saturated Fat | 26.29 g | 131% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31.85 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.43 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 3.42 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 281.23 mg | 94% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 98.88 mcg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 42.7 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 4790.36 mg | 208% |
| Potassium | 2869.31 mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 165.75 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 169.33 mg | 40% |
| Iron | 13.95 mg | 78% |
| Zinc | 21.96 mg | 200% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
47%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
67%
Vitamin K
23%
Vitamin B1
33%
Vitamin B2
79%
Vitamin B3
166%
Vitamin B5
85%
Vitamin B6
135%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0.1%
Vitamin B12
371%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
13%
Iron
78%
Magnesium
40%
Phosphorus
77%
Potassium
61%
Sodium
208%
Zinc
200%
Copper
97%
Manganese
44%
Selenium
125%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
1%
Isoleucine
2%
Valine
2%
Lysine
1%
Tryptophan
2%
Threonine
1%
Phenylalanine
2%
Methionine
1%
Histidine
1%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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2 h 54 min
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2 h 30 min
Cycling
2 h 34 min
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4 h 39 min
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Ground beef, as a form of beef, shares the high-quality protein and complete amino acid profile of beef that supports muscle development and repair, particularly important for older adults and recovery. Lean ground beef also provides highly bioavailable heme iron, which can improve iron levels and combat fatigue and weakness, and support muscle health. However, ground beef with higher fat percentages may contain potentially unhealthy levels of saturated fats and sodium, a caution highlighted by Harvard Health, which advises considering the accompanying nutrients when selecting protein sources.
1. Beef: Nutrition, Benefits, and Downsides
Source: Healthline, 2019
Summary: Beef is primarily composed of high-quality protein and varying amounts of fat, including ruminant trans fats like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/beef
2. I Ate Ground Beef Every Day for a Week—Here's What Happened to My Body
Source: Prevention, 2026
Summary: Lean ground beef is a versatile and budget-friendly protein source that can improve iron levels due to the high bioavailability of heme iron, support muscle health, and potentially benefit heart health when incorporated into a healthy dietary pattern.
3. High-Protein Foods: The Best Protein Sources to Include in a Healthy Diet - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2023
Summary: Ground beef with higher fat percentages (75% to 85% lean) is cautioned against due to potentially unhealthy levels of saturated fats and sodium.
4. How Teen Athletes Can Build Muscles With Protein
Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Summary: Beef is identified as a high-quality animal-based protein source that supports muscle development and repair in athletes.
