How many carbs are in ground beef?
A 3 oz serving of cooked ground beef (85g) has 0g of carbohydrate. Like all plain beef, ground beef contains no carbs.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz cooked (85g) | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| 100 grams | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Net carbs
Ground beef has 0g of net carbs. There is no carbohydrate and no fiber, so net carbs equal total carbs: zero. See the net carbs guide if you are tracking carbs from other parts of a meal that includes beef.
For diabetes
Plain ground beef has no carbs and no glycemic response on its own. For people with diabetes, the primary concern when including ground beef in a meal is the fat content, which slows gastric emptying and can delay the carb absorption from anything else in the meal. A 3 oz serving of 80/20 ground beef provides about 21g of fat, while a leaner 93/7 blend gives about 7g. Neither affects blood sugar directly. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
Ground beef is a cornerstone of keto eating. It has zero carbs and is high in protein and fat. All fat percentages are keto-compatible. Leaner blends like 93/7 need added fat from cooking oil or toppings to meet keto macro ratios.
Good to know
The carbs in a dish that uses ground beef come from what is added to it, not from the beef itself. A taco seasoning packet often contains cornstarch or sugar and adds 3 to 5g of carbs per serving. Breadcrumbs in meatballs or meatloaf add about 10g of carbs per ounce. Tomato-based pasta sauces add 6 to 8g of carbs per half-cup. The beef is carb-free; the mix-ins are where carbs accumulate.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 295.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0.0g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Sugars: 0.0g
- Protein: 23.05g
- Fat: 21.83g
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How many carbs are in ground beef?
Zero. Plain cooked ground beef contains no carbohydrate regardless of fat percentage.
Is ground beef keto?
Yes. Ground beef has zero carbs and is a primary protein source in most keto diets. All fat percentages are keto-compatible.
Does the fat percentage in ground beef change the carb count?
No. Whether it is 70/30, 80/20, 85/15, or 93/7, the carb count is zero. Only the fat and calorie content change.
How many carbs are in a beef taco?
The ground beef in a taco has zero carbs. The taco shell or tortilla adds 10 to 20g, and seasoning can add 3 to 5g.
How many carbs are in ground beef with taco seasoning?
The beef itself is zero carbs. One packet of taco seasoning adds about 3 to 5g of carbs per serving due to added starch and sometimes sugar.