Calories in Beef mince, 5% fat
Per 100 g
Beef mince, 5% fat has 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 21.4 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate, 5.4 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 137 calories and 21.4 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein and strong protein per calorie. The step from 15% to 5% saves about 95 calories per 100 g for the same protein.
Calories and macros
| Per 100 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 137 kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 5.4 g | 5.4 g | 8% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
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
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
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Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about beef mince, 5% fat
How many calories are in beef mince, 5% fat?
Beef mince, 5% fat has 137 calories per 100 g, which is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of beef mince, 5% fat?
100 g of beef mince, 5% fat contains 137 calories.
How much protein is in beef mince, 5% fat?
One serving of 100 g provides 21.4 g of protein — 21.4 g per 100 g, or 43% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in beef mince, 5% fat?
One serving of 100 g contains 0.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is beef mince, 5% fat a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, beef mince, 5% fat qualifies as high in protein and strong protein per calorie. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. About 16 g of protein for every 100 calories.