Is Beef (lean mince) good for your health condition?
Lean beef is a high-protein red meat. Cuts with more visible fat have a different nutrition profile from lean cuts.
Pick your conditions and get a plain-language answer.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 137 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 62 mg |
| Sodium | 66 mg |
| Potassium | 346 mg |
| Purines | 98.6 to 156.6 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples) |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Watch the portion |
| High uric acid or gout | High purine: limit or avoid |
| Weight loss goal | Moderate calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat beef (lean mince)?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is beef (lean mince) OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 98.6 to 156.6 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples). General guide: High purine: limit or avoid. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is beef (lean mince) good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 66 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.