Calories in beef mince 80/20
Beef mince (80% lean / 20% fat, cooked, pan-browned) contains 272 calories per 100g, with 27g of protein, 17.4g of fat and no carbohydrates. A serving of 3 oz (85g) comes to roughly 231 calories.
Calories by serving size
Based on 272 kcal per 100g (80% lean / 20% fat, cooked, pan-browned).
| 1 oz (28g) | 76 kcal |
|---|---|
| 3 oz (85g) | 231 kcal |
| 100g | 272 kcal |
Full nutrition facts
Per 100g, 80% lean / 20% fat, cooked, pan-browned.
| Energy | 272 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27.0 g |
| Total fat | 17.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 91 mg |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
How this fits a day of eating
A 3 oz (85g) portion of cooked, pan-browned 80/20 beef mince is about 231 calories, roughly 12% of a 2,000 calorie day, with 23g of protein and 15g of fat. More of its calories come from fat than protein, so leaner blends can save a surprising amount when mince is a regular part of your week.
These values are for cooked mince. Raw 80/20 mince is about 254 calories per 100g, but browning drives off water, so 100g cooked holds more calories than 100g raw. Weigh mince after cooking to match these figures, or use raw values if you weigh it raw.
Common questions
How many calories are in 80/20 beef mince?
Cooked, pan-browned 80/20 beef mince, also called ground beef, contains about 272 calories per 100g, with 27g of protein and 17g of fat. A 3 oz cooked portion of 85g comes to roughly 231 calories. Raw mince is about 254 calories per 100g, because it still holds the water that cooking drives off.
How much fat is lost when you drain cooked mince?
Draining browned mince removes some of the rendered fat, but not all of it, and the amount varies with cooking time and how thoroughly you drain. Blotting with paper towels removes a little more. Because results vary, weighing the mince after cooking and logging it against cooked values like these is the most reliable approach.
Is 80/20 or 90/10 beef mince better for weight loss?
90/10 mince is the leaner option. Cooked and pan-browned, it has about 230 calories per 100g compared with 272 for 80/20, while also providing slightly more protein. For burgers, 80/20 stays juicier, but for sauces, chilli and tacos, leaner mince usually works just as well and saves a meaningful number of calories.
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Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171799, per 100g unless stated. Last reviewed 18 September 2026. Calorie needs vary by person.