Is ground beef (80/20) keto?

Ground beef (80/20)

Keto-friendly Yes — ground beef (80/20) is keto-friendly.

Zero carbs, budget-friendly and the base of countless keto meals — burgers, tacos, chili and meatballs.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw · 113 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
287kcal
Protein
19g
Fat
23g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Ground beef (80/20) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for ground beef (80/20)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories287 kcal254 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein19 g17 g
Fat23 g20 g

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How to eat ground beef (80/20) on keto

  • 80/20 or 85/15 blends stay juicy and add satisfying fat.
  • Watch pre-made meatballs and patties for breadcrumb fillers.

Keto recipes with ground beef (80/20)

Frequently asked questions

Is ground beef (80/20) keto?

Yes — ground beef (80/20) is keto-friendly. Zero carbs, budget-friendly and the base of countless keto meals — burgers, tacos, chili and meatballs.

How many net carbs are in ground beef (80/20)?

4 oz raw (113 g) of ground beef (80/20) has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much ground beef (80/20) can I eat on keto?

Ground beef (80/20) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174036): Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $6.87/lb — U.S. average price (Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb: $6.87), Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2026. How we estimate prices

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