Calories in Beef mince, 15% fat

Per 100 g

232calories

About 12% of a 2,000 calorie day. Your own number is probably not 2,000 — the calculator works out what it should be.

Beef mince, 15% fat has 232 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 17.2 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate, 17.8 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 232 calories and 17.2 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. Draining the pan after browning takes off a meaningful part of the fat.

Calories and macros

Per 100 gServingPer 100 g% of daily intake
Calories232 kcal232 kcal12%
Protein17.2 g17.2 g34%
Carbohydrate0.0 g0.0 g0%
Fat17.8 g17.8 g25%
Fibre0.0 g0.0 g0%

Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.

What this is good for

High in proteinAt least 20% of its calories come from protein.

These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.

Worth knowing

Draining the pan after browning takes off a meaningful part of the fat.
Protein is the macro most people fall short on when cutting calories, and the one that protects muscle while you lose weight.
Spreading it across three or four meals of 25–40 g works better than loading it all into dinner.

Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.

Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.

Common questions about beef mince, 15% fat

How many calories are in beef mince, 15% fat?

Beef mince, 15% fat has 232 calories per 100 g, which is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

How many calories are in 100 g of beef mince, 15% fat?

100 g of beef mince, 15% fat contains 232 calories.

How much protein is in beef mince, 15% fat?

One serving of 100 g provides 17.2 g of protein — 17.2 g per 100 g, or 34% of the 50 g daily reference intake.

How many carbs are in beef mince, 15% fat?

One serving of 100 g contains 0.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.

What is beef mince, 15% fat a good source of?

Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, beef mince, 15% fat qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.

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