Protein in Beef Mince: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Raw beef mince provides 19.7g of protein per 100g. For every 100 kcal, you get 8.8g of protein, with about 35 percent of its energy coming from protein. This amount of mince also contains 16.2g of fat and no carbohydrate or fibre.
CoFID 18-469 · Beef, mince, raw
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. Beef mince provides 8.8g of protein for every 100 kcal. Protein accounts for 35 percent of the total energy in the mince.
- Fat and saturates content. Per 100g, this mince contains 16.2g of fat, of which 6.94g are saturates. According to UK front-of-pack labelling, this is a ‘medium’ level for fat and ‘high’ for saturated fat.
- Carbohydrate, sugar and salt. This food contains no carbohydrate, sugar, or fibre. The salt content is 0.2g per 100g, which is rated as ‘low’ on front-of-pack traffic light labels.
Beef Mince macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 225 kcal 934 kJ |
11% | – |
| Protein | 19.7g | 39% | – |
| Fat | 16.2g | 23% | medium |
| of which saturates | 6.9g | 35% | high |
| Carbohydrate | 0g | 0% | – |
| of which sugars | 0g | 0% | low |
| Fibre | 0g | – | – |
| Salt | 0.2g | 3% | low |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in beef mince by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 19.7g | 225 | 0g | 16.2g |
| 150g | 29.5g | 338 | 0g | 24.3g |
| 200g | 39.4g | 450 | 0g | 32.4g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of beef mince for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get 30g of protein from this mince, you would need a 152g raw portion, which contains 343 kcal and 24.7g of fat.
- For a 20g protein target, a smaller raw amount of 102g is needed, providing 228 kcal.
- Remember that these nutritional values are for raw mince. The weight and nutrient density will change during cooking as water and fat are lost.
How it compares with other meats
With 19.7g of protein per 100g, raw beef mince ranks 19th out of 28 meats on this site for protein content. Its protein-per-calorie score is lower, ranking 23rd in the same group. The protein content is very similar to that of raw Lamb Mince (19.1g) and Pork Mince (19.2g). Other meats like Pork Belly provide more protein per 100g (25.1g) but less protein per calorie. In contrast, Back Bacon Rashers contain less protein at 16.5g per 100g.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Mince | 19.7g | 225 | 8.8g |
| Lamb Mince | 19.1g | 196 | 9.7g |
| Pork Belly | 25.1g | 293 | 8.6g |
| Back Bacon Rashers | 16.5g | 215 | 7.7g |
| Pork Mince | 19.2g | 164 | 11.7g |
Quick answers
How much protein is in 150g of beef mince?
A 150g portion of raw beef mince contains 29.5g of protein, along with 338 kcal and 24.3g of fat.
Is beef mince high in salt?
Based on UK front-of-pack labelling standards, the 0.2g of salt per 100g in raw beef mince is considered a ‘low’ amount.
Does beef mince contain carbohydrates or sugar?
No, according to the official UK food composition data, raw beef mince contains 0.0g of carbohydrate and 0.0g of sugars.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- If you have chronic kidney disease, you may have been given a protein target. Check with your renal team or GP before raising your protein intake.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.