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Chuck Beef Calories and Nutrition Facts

Chuck Beef has 232 calories per 100 g, with 18.4 g protein, 0 g carbs and 17.8 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Beef, chuck, roast, boneless, choice, raw (FDC ID: 2646174).

⚡ Quick Nutrition Answer

A 100g serving of chuck beef contains 232 calories, 18.4g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 17.8g fat.

Energy density

2.32 kcal/g

medium

Protein / 100 kcal

7.9 g

satiety per calorie

Net carbs / 100 g

0 g

carbs minus fibre

100 kcal portion

43 g

≈ 1.5 oz

✓ High protein✓ Low sodium✓ Sugar free✓ Keto-friendly
Serving size
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= 100 g total

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Calories
232
in 100 g · 232 kcal per 100 g
Carbs0 g · 0%
Protein18.4 g · 31%
Fat17.8 g · 69%
Sugars
0g
Fibre
0g
Saturated fat
6.3g
Sodium
48mg

Beef, chuck, roast, boneless, choice, raw nutrition facts

The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for beef, chuck, roast, boneless, choice, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (18.4 g per 100 g).

NutrientPer 100 g% DV*
Calories232 kcal
Protein18.4 g37%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Fat17.8 g23%
Sugars0 g
Fibre0 g0%
Saturated fat6.3 g32%
Sodium48 mg2%

*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.

Chuck Beef calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams

USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 2.32 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.

AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)66 kcal5.2 g0 g5 g
100 g (3.5 oz)232 kcal18.4 g0 g17.8 g
4 oz (113 g)263 kcal20.9 g0 g20.2 g
8 oz / ½ lb (227 g)526 kcal41.7 g0 g40.4 g
1 lb (454 g)1052 kcal83.5 g0 g80.7 g
🏛️ Official USDA FoodData Central CitationFDC ID: 2646174

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2646174.

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How chuck beef compares to other beef

Against the 15 beef in this database, chuck beef ranks 13th lowest in calories and 13th highest in protein. The category averages 175 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 33% above it. The lightest option in the category is beef, round, eye of round roast, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw at 122 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted at 27.7 g per 100 g.

Beef (by calories)CaloriesProteinkcal/g
🥩 Beef, short loin (NY strip steak), raw190 kcal21.3 g1.9
🥩 Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled219 kcal27.3 g2.19
🥩 Beef, chuck, roast, boneless, choice, raw (this page)232 kcal18.4 g2.32
🥩 Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw243 kcal17.5 g2.43
🥩 Beef, ribeye, steak, boneless, choice, raw254 kcal18.7 g2.54

Portion planning with chuck beef

  • 100 calories comes to about 43 g (1.5 oz).
  • 20 g of protein takes about 109 g, bringing 253 kcal with it — that is 7.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
  • Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 31% protein, 69% fat.

Nutrient screening detail

The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:

  • High protein — 18.4 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
  • Low sodium — 48 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
  • Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
  • Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)

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Chuck Beef FAQ & Nutrition Questions

How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of chuck beef?

One serving of 100 g provides 232 calories, 0 g total carbs, 18.4 g protein, and 17.8 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of chuck beef?

Chuck Beef contains 232 calories per 100 g, with 18.4 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 17.8 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.

What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for chuck beef?

The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Beef, chuck, roast, boneless, choice, raw" is FDC ID: 2646174. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.

What is the macronutrient breakdown of chuck beef?

By calories, chuck beef is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 31% protein, and 69% fat.

How many calories are in an ounce of chuck beef?

One ounce (28 g) of chuck beef has 66 calories, with 5.2 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 263 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1052 calories.

How much chuck beef is 100 calories?

About 43 g of chuck beef supplies 100 calories, because it carries 2.32 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.

How much chuck beef do I need for 20 g of protein?

Roughly 109 g of chuck beef, which also brings 253 calories with it. That works out to 7.9 g of protein per 100 calories.

Is chuck beef high or low in calories for a beef?

Chuck Beef sits 33% above the beef average of 175 kcal per 100 g, ranking 13th lowest of 15 in this category.

Is this nutrition data free to use?

Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.