Ground beef.
Ground Beef — Nutrition & Culinary Profile
meatGround beef is a versatile and flavorful staple, perfect for crafting juicy burgers, hearty meatballs, and rich meat sauces. Its balanced fat content ensures a tender texture and deep, savory umami notes when browned. It serves as the foundational ingredient in countless classic comfort foods across global cuisines.
✓ Gluten-free✓ Keto✓ Low-carb✓ Paleo
Processing States
Minerals per 100g
Calcium18 mg
Iron1.9 mg
Magnesium17 mg
Phosphorus158 mg
Potassium273 mg
Sodium66 mg
Zinc4.2 mg
Vitamins per 100g
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.2 mg
Vitamin K1.5 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)4.8 mg
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)6 µg
Vitamin B122.5 µg
Culinary Profile
Sweetness
1
Acidity
2
Bitterness
1
Umami
8
Aroma
7
Textureminced, soft, slightly grainy
Food Properties
Glycemic Index0
Glycemic Load0
pH5.5
Water Activity1
Kitchen Measures
1 Cup
224.8 g1 cup to grams
1 Tablespoon
14.1 gtablespoon to grams
1 Teaspoon
4.7 gteaspoon to grams
Density1 g/ml
Used in Cooking
Season
all year
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