Know what is on your plate.
Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Explore the nutrition, choose your serving, and see how this food fits your day.
Your nutrition snapshot
Buy on AmazonMacronutrient proportions by weight
Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Niacin | 5.6 MG | 35% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 21% | |
| Folate, total | 6 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 90 MG | 16% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.5 UG | 104% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 6 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 MG | 17% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 202 MG | 16% | |
| Potassium, K | 321 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 56 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.9 MG | 63% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 22.5 UG | 41% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 27.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (63% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (41% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (35% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (21% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin B-12 (104% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Baked meatloaf from 97/3 ground beef. Baking in a loaf pan means the meat steams somewhat in its own juices rather than losing them to direct heat, and the protein levels after cooking reflect that - very high, with fat kept low. Meatloaf traditionally includes binders like egg, breadcrumbs, and sometimes milk, but those additions are not reflected in this USDA entry (which covers just the beef itself). The leaf form retains moisture better than patties do for such a lean grind, making this one of the more practical preparations for extremely lean ground beef.
Dietary Information
Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked include Vitamin B-12 (104% DV) , Zinc, Zn (63% DV) , Selenium, Se (41% DV) , Niacin (35% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 154 calories per 100 grams, Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked gets 72% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 24% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
Compare Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
See how Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked compares to other foods in terms of nutrition:
- Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs Beef, loin, tenderloin steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw
- Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs Beef, loin, tenderloin steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw
- Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted
- Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs Beef, round, top round roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted
More in Beef Products
Browse all foods in the Beef Products category to compare nutrition facts and find the best options for your diet.