Calories in Beef Mince (cooked)
Beef Mince (cooked) has about 232 calories per 100 g (100 g), or 232 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 24.6 g protein, 0 g carbs and 14 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g (100 g) | 1 cup cooked (150 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal | 232 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 24.6 g | 36.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 14 g | 21 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 79 mg | 119 mg |
About Beef Mince (cooked)
Standard 85/15 beef mince (keema) cooked and drained is about 250 kcal per 100 g with 25 g protein. Fattier mince can be 300+ kcal, and the fat that renders out in the pan is where a lot of the calories go if you do not drain it.
Tip: Buy leaner mince or drain the fat after browning; both cut around 50 kcal per 100 g.
Burn off 232 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking52 min
- Running21 min
- Cycling29 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in beef mince (cooked)?+
About 232 kcal per 100 g (100 g), or 232 kcal per 100 g. Protein-rich but fat content varies a lot with the lean/fat ratio.
How many calories in 1 cup cooked of beef mince (cooked)?+
1 cup cooked (150 g) is roughly 348 kcal with 36.9 g protein, 0 g carbs and 21 g fat.
Is beef mince (cooked) high in protein?+
Yes — 100 g gives about 24.6 g protein for 232 kcal, which is 42% of its calories from protein.
Is beef mince (cooked) good for weight loss?+
Beef Mince (cooked) is calorie-dense (232 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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