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Ground beef loaf
Calories & nutrition facts
90% lean meat / 10% fat, cooked, baked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 214 kcal —
- Protein 27 g 53%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 4.4 g 22%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 61 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 88 mg 29%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 5.2 mg 33%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.63 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 20%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 2.5 µg 104%
- Choline 85.5 mg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 193 mg 15%
- Potassium 300 mg 6%
- Zinc 6.7 mg 60%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 21.6 µg 39%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 214 | 27 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 182 | 23 g | 0 g | 9.4 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 364 | 45 g | 0 g | 19 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 91 | 11 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 546 | 68 g | 0 g | 28 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 728 | 91 g | 0 g | 38 g |
Similar foods
- Ground beef93% lean meat / 7% fat, raw152 kcal / 100 g
- Ground beef patty93% lean meat / 7% fat, cooked, broiled193 kcal / 100 g
- Meatloafmade with beef199 kcal / 100 g
- Minced beef steak10% fat, cooked210 kcal / 100 g
- Meat loafhomemade213 kcal / 100 g
- Beef steak meatloafwater164 kcal / 100 g
- Beef and pork meat loafbaked in oven, homemade191 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb or mutton loaf192 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground beef loaf
How do you cook a ground beef loaf in the oven?
Shape it evenly and bake at 180 °C until the centre reaches 71 °C; a food thermometer is more reliable than cooking by time, since the loaf’s thickness changes how long it takes. Rest it for a few minutes before slicing.
How can you tell when a ground beef loaf is safely cooked?
Check the thickest part with a clean food thermometer: it should reach 71 °C. The outside can brown before the centre is cooked through, so colour alone is not a reliable test.
How long does cooked ground beef loaf keep in the fridge?
Cool it promptly, cover it and refrigerate within two hours of cooking. Eat it within three to four days, reheating slices until steaming hot throughout.
Can you freeze ground beef loaf?
Yes. Freeze it cooked or uncooked in an airtight, freezer-safe wrapping; slicing a cooked loaf first makes it easier to thaw only what you need. Defrost it in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What goes well with ground beef loaf?
Serve slices with mashed potatoes, roast vegetables or peas, and a gravy made from the cooking juices. Leftovers also work well in sandwiches with mustard or in a toasted cheese sandwich.
How is ground beef loaf different from meatloaf?
Ground beef loaf is generally just beef shaped into a loaf, while meatloaf often includes binders such as breadcrumbs and egg. Meatloaf has 6.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; ground beef loaf has 0 g.
Is ground beef loaf a good source of zinc?
Yes. It is high in zinc, which contributes to its savoury, meaty character: a typical 85 g portion provides 5.7 mg.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171795 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
