Flank Beef Calories and Nutrition Facts
Flank Beef has 164 calories per 100 g, with 20.1 g protein, 0 g carbs and 9.4 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Beef, flank, steak, boneless, choice, raw (FDC ID: 2646175).
A 100g serving of flank beef contains 164 calories, 20.1g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 9.4g fat.
Energy density
1.64 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
12.3 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
61 g
≈ 2.2 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 3.6g
- Sodium
- 51mg
Beef, flank, steak, boneless, choice, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for beef, flank, steak, 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 (20.1 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | — |
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% |
*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.
Flank 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 1.64 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 46 kcal | 5.7 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 164 kcal | 20.1 g | 0 g | 9.4 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 186 kcal | 22.8 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 372 kcal | 45.6 g | 0 g | 21.3 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 744 kcal | 91.2 g | 0 g | 42.6 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2646175.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How flank beef compares to other beef
Against the 15 beef in this database, flank beef ranks 8th lowest in calories and 11th highest in protein. The category averages 175 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 6% below 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) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥩 Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw | 145 kcal | 22.7 g | 1.45 |
| 🥩 Beef, loin, top loin steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw | 155 kcal | 22.8 g | 1.55 |
| 🥩 Beef, flank, steak, boneless, choice, raw (this page) | 164 kcal | 20.1 g | 1.64 |
| 🥩 Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted | 176 kcal | 27.7 g | 1.76 |
| 🥩 Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw | 185 kcal | 18.2 g | 1.85 |
Portion planning with flank beef
- 100 calories comes to about 61 g (2.2 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 100 g, bringing 164 kcal with it — that is 12.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 49% protein, 51% 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 — 20.1 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low sodium — 51 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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Flank Beef FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of flank beef?
One serving of 100 g provides 164 calories, 0 g total carbs, 20.1 g protein, and 9.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of flank beef?
Flank Beef contains 164 calories per 100 g, with 20.1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 9.4 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for flank beef?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Beef, flank, steak, boneless, choice, raw" is FDC ID: 2646175. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of flank beef?
By calories, flank beef is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 49% protein, and 51% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of flank beef?
One ounce (28 g) of flank beef has 46 calories, with 5.7 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.7 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 186 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 744 calories.
How much flank beef is 100 calories?
About 61 g of flank beef supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.64 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much flank beef do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 100 g of flank beef, which also brings 164 calories with it. That works out to 12.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is flank beef high or low in calories for a beef?
Flank Beef sits 6% below the beef average of 175 kcal per 100 g, ranking 8th 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.