100g Beef Calories — 143 kcal | Nutrition Calculator

100g of Beef, Tenderloin Steak, Raw contains 143 kcal of calories. Free converter with serving tables, volume conversion, raw vs cooked, and FAQs. Data from USDA FoodData Central.

100g Beef Calories Calculator

100g of Beef, Tenderloin Steak, Raw contains 143 kcal of calories. Use the converter above to calculate any weight or volume, or explore the tables below for common serving sizes. All values from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 2727573).

Result

100g Beef Calories

143 kcal calories

Computed from 100 g of food and USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods.

Reverse Calculation

Calories target to food amount

100 g (3.53 oz, 0.42 cups)

Reverse math uses 143 kcal calories per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods.

Beef Macros by Serving Size

Weight	Calories (kcal)	Protein	Carbohydrates	Fat
10 g	14.3	2.1 g	0 g	0.6 g
25 g	35.8	5.3 g	0 g	1.6 g
50 g	71.5	10.6 g	0.1 g	3.2 g
100 g	143	21.1 g	0.2 g	6.5 g
150 g	214.5	31.7 g	0.3 g	9.7 g
200 g	286	42.2 g	0.4 g	12.9 g
250 g	357.5	52.8 g	0.5 g	16.2 g

Beef Macros by Common Serving

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
RACC	114 g	163	24.1 g	0.2 g	7.4 g

Beef Calories Range Around 100g

Weight	Calories	Calories
50 g	72	72
60 g	86	86
70 g	100	100
80 g	114	114
90 g	129	129
100 g	143	143
110 g	157	157
120 g	172	172
130 g	186	186
140 g	200	200
150 g	215	215
160 g	229	229
170 g	243	243
180 g	257	257
190 g	272	272

Beef Macros by Volume Measure

Volume Measure	Equivalent Weight	Calories (kcal)	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 US teaspoon	4.9 g	7	1 g	0 g	0.3 g
1 US tablespoon	14.8 g	21.2	3.1 g	0 g	1 g
1 US fluid ounce	29.6 g	42.3	6.2 g	0.1 g	1.9 g
1/4 US cup	59.1 g	84.5	12.5 g	0.1 g	3.8 g
1/3 US cup	78.9 g	112.8	16.6 g	0.1 g	5.1 g
1/2 US cup	118.3 g	169.2	25 g	0.2 g	7.6 g
1 US cup	236.6 g	338.3	49.9 g	0.4 g	15.3 g
1 US pint	473.2 g	676.7	99.8 g	0.9 g	30.6 g
1 US quart	946.4 g	1353.4	199.7 g	1.7 g	61.1 g
1 US gallon	3785.4 g	5413.1	798.7 g	6.8 g	244.5 g
100 mL	100 g	143	21.1 g	0.2 g	6.5 g
1 liter	1000 g	1430	211 g	1.8 g	64.6 g

Beef Prep-State Logging Check

Prep State	Weight	Calories	Concentration
Raw	100 g	143 kcal	143 kcal/100 g
Cooked data not listed	Use cooked USDA entry	Do not infer	Separate cooked record preferred

Beef Nutrient Efficiency Per Calorie

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per 100 kcal	% Daily Value (per 100 g)
Protein	21.1 g	14.76 g/100 kcal	42.2%
Carbs	0.18 g	0.13 g/100 kcal	0.1%
Fat	6.46 g	4.52 g/100 kcal	8.3%
Sodium	44.8 mg	31.33 mg/100 kcal	1.9%
Potassium	345 mg	241.26 mg/100 kcal	7.3%
Magnesium	22 mg	15.38 mg/100 kcal	5.5%

Beef Dietary Profile

Keto-compatible: Low in net carbs (0.18g/100g), making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

Gluten-free: Safe for celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals.

Common meal contexts: high-protein meal, potassium source.

Beef Benefit Signals

Protein dense: Useful when building a high-protein meal or snack. Basis: Protein per 100g is at least 20g..
Potassium source: Adds potassium to the day coverage tracker. Basis: Potassium is present in the USDA nutrient record..
Low sodium base: Can be easier to fit into sodium-conscious meals before sauces or seasoning. Basis: Sodium per 100g is below common low-sodium meal-planning thresholds..

Beef Daily Nutrient Coverage

Nutrient	This serving	Reference	Coverage	Signal
Protein	21 g	50 g	42%	Strong contribution
Sodium	45 mg	2300 mg	2%	Low limit contribution
Potassium	345 mg	4700 mg	7%	Starter contribution
Calcium	4 mg	1300 mg	0%	Starter contribution
Iron	2.5 mg	18 mg	14%	Starter contribution
Cholesterol limit	64 mg	300 mg	21%	Meaningful limit contribution

Smart Calories Substitutes for Beef

Food	Equivalent portion	Category	Protein delta	Calorie delta	Sodium delta
Chicken breast	119 g	Meat	+5.7 g	+0 kcal	+9 mg
Chicken breast	87 g	Meat	+5.8 g	+0 kcal	+19 mg
Chicken thigh	68 g	Meat	-9.5 g	+0 kcal	-45 mg
Chicken thigh	58 g	Meat	-6.1 g	+0 kcal	-45 mg
Ground beef (80% lean)	56 g	Meat	-11.4 g	+0 kcal	-45 mg
Ground beef (80% lean)	51 g	Meat	-7.9 g	+0 kcal	-45 mg

Beef Condition-Aware Nutrition Notes

Type	Context	Guidance	Basis
mayFit	weight management	May fit general meal planning when serving size and preparation match what was logged.	No major sodium, saturated fat, sugar, potassium, or allergen flag was detected by the seed collector.

Real-World Beef Serving Sizes

RACC (~114g): 163 kcal calories. RACC is listed by USDA at 114g for this food.

Common Beef Measurement Mistakes

Logging a different prep state than the food actually eaten can change calories and macro density.
Sauces, oil, breading, and added ingredients are not included unless they are part of this USDA food description.
Assuming every household serving has the same gram weight; use the listed serving anchors when available.

Beef Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

How much calories is in 100g of Beef? 100g of Beef contains 143 kcal of calories (USDA FoodData Central).

How much calories is in 1 cup of Beef? One US cup of beef weighs approximately 237g (density: 1000 kg/m³). That serving contains 338.9 kcal of calories — computed as 237g ÷ 100 × 143.

How many grams of Beef do I need to eat to get 500 kcal of calories? To reach 500 kcal of calories from Beef, you need approximately 350g — calculated as (500 ÷ 143) × 100 = 350g.

Is Beef high in calories? Beef is low in calories at 143 kcal per 100g. If you're targeting this nutrient, Beef alone is unlikely to be sufficient.

What are the most common mistakes when measuring Beef calories? 1. Logging a different prep state than the food actually eaten can change calories and macro density. 2. Sauces, oil, breading, and added ingredients are not included unless they are part of this USDA food description. 3. Assuming every household serving has the same gram weight; use the listed serving anchors when available.

How efficient is Beef as a source of calories per calorie? Beef provides 100 kcal of calories per 100 kcal, making it excellent as a calories-per-calorie source. This is useful for calorie-restricted diets where macronutrient density matters.

What formula does this Beef calories calculator use? The calculator uses calories = weight in grams / 100 x 143 kcal. For example, 100g of Beef gives 143 kcal of calories. Volume entries are first converted to grams using the food density value, then the same per-100g formula is applied.

Is Beef a good food for weight gain or calorie surplus goals? For weight gain or calorie surplus goals, Beef is a modest contributor — with 143 kcal of calories per 100g. Beef is also keto-friendly, gluten-free, a high-protein option. For best results, combine Beef with other foods to hit your daily macro targets.

How reliable is the source data for Beef? Beef uses USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods as the nutrition source, FDC ID 2727573. Gram-based calculations use the per-100g source values, while cup and spoon estimates depend on the listed density and should be treated as practical serving estimates.

Should I measure Beef raw or cooked? Beef should be logged in the same prep state as the source record. If you weighed it cooked, avoid comparing it directly with a raw entry unless a cooked yield factor is available.

How to Calculate Beef Calories

Weigh raw. Place your beef on a kitchen scale before cooking to get the most accurate starting weight.
Enter weight into the calculator. Select your unit (g, oz, lb, or cup) and hit Calculate.
Read the result. The calculator shows calories content for your exact portion.
Compare servings. Use the serving range table below to quickly compare calories across portion sizes.
Log to your tracker. Enter the raw weight and raw entry in your nutrition app for consistent macro tracking.

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Why Volume ≠ Weight: Beef Density Explained

Beef is dense (~1000 kg/m³ ≈ water). A 1-cup measure holds approximately 237 g.

Why does density matter? The same volume can hold very different amounts of food depending on how dense it is. Oats (350 kg/m³) are light and airy — 1 cup = ~80 g. Water has a density of 1000 kg/m³ — 1 cup = 236 g. This is why nutrition labels use weight (grams), not volume — it's a more reliable measure.

Formula: mass (g) = volume (mL) × density (kg/m³) ÷ 1,000. This calculator uses this formula automatically when you enter a volume measure for Beef.

Beef Page Quality Signals

Source, density, prep-state, serving, and allergen checks used to decide whether this page is safe to promote from generated to indexed.

Data Sources & Methodology

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Referenced entries: Beef, Tenderloin Steak, Raw (FDC ID: 2727573).

Computation method: Macro values are calculated by multiplying the food's per-100g value by the requested weight in grams, then dividing by 100. Volume inputs are first converted to grams using the food's density (kg/m³) from USDA data, then the same formula applies: calories = (weight_g / 100) × caloriesPer100g.

Accuracy note: Macro values represent averages across measured samples; individual items may vary ±5–10% depending on brand, farming method, and preparation technique. For clinical nutrition, consult a registered dietitian.

Update policy: Macro values are reviewed quarterly against USDA FoodData Central updates. Page last verified: 2026.

100g Beef Calories — 143 kcal | Nutrition Calculator

100g of Beef, Tenderloin Steak, Raw contains 143 kcal of calories. Free converter with serving tables, volume conversion, raw vs cooked, and FAQs. Data from USDA FoodData Central.

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Amount

Target

calories

140kcal

Safety: 2% sodiumPortion: 3.53 ozFood fit: 69/100

Best benefits

Protein dense: Useful when building a high-protein meal or snack.

Potassium source: Adds potassium to the day coverage tracker.

Low sodium base: Can be easier to fit into sodium-conscious meals before sauces or seasoning.

Smart substitutes

Equivalent portions from local nutrition data.

Turkey breast, roasted

106 g | 0.43 cups

+10.6g protein | +0 kcal | -45mg sodium

adds 10.6g protein

Tuna, canned in water

159 g | 0.67 cups

+9.7g protein | +0 kcal | -45mg sodium

adds 9.7g protein

Chicken, Breast, Boneless, Skinless, Raw

135 g | 0.57 cups

+9.3g protein | +0 kcal | +44mg sodium

adds 9.3g protein

Day coverage starter

What this serving contributes if logged today.

Current serving

Protein

42%

21.1 g

Sodium

45 mg

Fiber

0 g

Potassium

10%

345 mg

Calcium

4 mg

Condition-aware guardrails

Top flags only; details stay clinician-safe.

May fit: May fit general meal planning when serving size and preparation match what was logged.

May fit: May fit high-protein goals when the serving size and prep state match what you logged.

Method, report, serving, and clinician note

Goal fit: 29% of 500kcal calories reference target.

Serving reality: 3.53 oz, 0.42 cups.

Method: source per 100g, density conversion, serving math, and raw/cooked yield estimate when available.

Clinician note: General nutrition reference, not medical diagnosis. For kidney disease, pregnancy, diabetes, allergies, or prescribed diets, confirm with a clinician.

Confidence: USDA reference, FDC 2727573, deterministic per-100g scaling.|No major allergen flag in this source record.

Nutrition intelligence for this serving

Safety, portion, raw/cooked, and professional context tied to the current converter input.

Daily safety snapshot

45mg sodium

2% sodium limit | 0% sat fat | 0% fiber target

Raw/cooked correction

75g133.3g

cooked from raw | raw from cooked

Portion meaning

3.53oz

0.42 cups | no piece anchor

3.53 oz0.42 cups6.8 tbsp

Quality and next best move

69/100

Similar option for 500 kcal calories: 77g Chicken, Broilers Or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Braised

Better swap: Mushroom, Beech

Looks good for General healthy adult: no obvious logging issue detected.

Target progress143 / 500

Why this score?

Protein Density

70/100

Fiber Density

0/100

Sodium Load

93/100

Sat Fat Load

100/100

Micronutrient Density

23/100

Calorie Density

95/100

Allergen Risk