Super source
Protein
19.7 g · 39% DV target
A versatile culinary staple valued for its rich umami depth and adaptable texture, minced beef serves as a dense source of complete protein and bioavailable minerals in the human diet.
Minced beef provides high-quality protein containing all essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein the body cannot make itself) in a form that is readily available and easily absorbed .5
Red meats like beef are significant sources of essential minerals, specifically providing iron and zinc with higher bioavailability (the degree to which the body can absorb and use a nutrient) than plant-based sources .12
The relationship between food sources of saturated fat, such as beef, and the risk of cardiovascular disease remains a primary focus of major systematic reviews used to establish national dietary guidelines .16
Early research indicates that certain animal products, including minced beef, may contain lipopolysaccharides (endotoxins derived from microbes) that are resistant to standard boiling temperatures, though the health implications of these concentrations are still being studied .11
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
19.7 g · 39% DV target
11.9 g · 15% DV target
4.74 g · 24% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.39 g · 39% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.40 μg · 2% DV target
5.32 mg · 33% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store at the bottom of the fridge to prevent cross-contamination.
Best quality if used within 4 months.
Beef production is a primary driver of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and land use.
The term 'hamburger' originated from the 19th-century practice of mincing low-quality beef from German cattle to mimic the tender texture of high-end steaks from Hamburg.