Raw Beef Ground, 80% Lean 20% Fat
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.81 g | 10% |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.12 g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.15 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0.33 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 19.88 mg | 7% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1.12 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.02 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 18.48 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 75.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5.04 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4.76 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.17 mg | 11% |
% 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
0.1%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D
0.1%
Vitamin E
0.3%
Vitamin K
0.4%
Vitamin B1
1%
Vitamin B2
3%
Vitamin B3
7%
Vitamin B5
3%
Vitamin B6
5%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0.5%
Vitamin B12
25%
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
0.4%
Iron
3%
Magnesium
1%
Phosphorus
4%
Potassium
2%
Sodium
0.8%
Zinc
11%
Copper
2%
Manganese
0.1%
Selenium
8%
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
13%
Isoleucine
16%
Valine
14%
Lysine
15%
Tryptophan
7%
Threonine
13%
Phenylalanine
16%
Methionine
19%
Histidine
16%
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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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Ground beef provides high-quality protein and is a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals such as highly bioavailable heme iron and zinc, also containing varying amounts of fat, including ruminant trans fats like conjugated linoleic acid, according to Healthline. However, observational evidence suggests that red meat, including ground beef, may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer, due to factors like heme iron, which can increase DNA damage, and saturated fats, as noted by the American Cancer Society.
1. Ground Beef Preparation
Source: CDC, 2026
Summary: Chain restaurants and establishments with food safety certified kitchen managers tend to exhibit safer ground beef handling practices, including more frequent temperature checks and less serving of undercooked hamburgers.
Read More: https://www.cdc.gov/restaurant-food-safety/php/practices/ground-beef-preparation.html
2. Red and Processed Meat and Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society, 2025
Summary: Red meat, including ground beef, is linked to an increased risk of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer, due to factors like heme iron and saturated fats.
3. 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), and is a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/beef
