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Informational and journaling-oriented comparison tool

Ground Beef Ratio Comparison Tool

Compare 73/27, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10, and 93/7 ground beef on one shared raw-reference basis, then switch into custom raw or cooked portion math when you want a practical estimate for patties, crumbles, loafs, or meatballs.

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Main comparison tool

Compare common ground beef lean ratios side by side

Keep the raw per 100g reference as the baseline, then switch into custom raw or cooked portion math only when you want a live estimate.

90/10 shows fewer calories and less fat per 100g raw than 80/20, while 90/10 carries the stronger protein-per-calorie profile.

Choose between two and five ratios. The main table keeps all selected ratios in the same order every time.

Current view

All columns show per 100g raw reference values.

Raw referenceCrumbles, undrained

80/20

Higher fat
80% lean20% fat
Calories
Calories for the current view
254 kcal
Protein
Total protein for the current view
17.2 g
Protein per 10 calories
Higher means more protein relative to calories
0.68 g
Total fat
Fat changes most across lean ratios
20 g
Saturated fat
Shown separately from total fat
7.7 g
Iron
Per current portion or raw reference view
2 mg
Zinc
Per current portion or raw reference view
4.50 mg
Vitamin B12
Per current portion or raw reference view
2.10 mcg
Selenium
Per current portion or raw reference view
14.2 mcg
Raw referenceShared data anchor

90/10

Leaner ratioHigher protein density
90% lean10% fat
Calories
Calories for the current view
176 kcal
Protein
Total protein for the current view
20 g
Protein per 10 calories
Higher means more protein relative to calories
1.14 g
Total fat
Fat changes most across lean ratios
10 g
Saturated fat
Shown separately from total fat
4.4 g
Iron
Per current portion or raw reference view
2.20 mg
Zinc
Per current portion or raw reference view
5.20 mg
Vitamin B12
Per current portion or raw reference view
2.30 mcg
Selenium
Per current portion or raw reference view
16.2 mcg
Raw referenceShared data anchor

Reading the table

Keep raw-reference values and cooked estimates separate

Raw reference

The core ratio table stays anchored to per 100g raw values. That keeps the calorie, protein, and fat scan consistent across every ratio.

Cooked estimate

Cooked custom views use the selected cooking profile to estimate finished weight. Drained crumbles use a lighter retained-fat model than undrained crumbles.

Source strength

80/20 and 90/10 stay anchored to the shared site dataset. 73/27, 85/15, and 93/7 stay visible as raw ratio comparison references with clear source labeling.

What the ratios mean

The first number is the lean share and the second number is the fat share

73/27

About 73% lean and 27% fat by weight before cooking.

80/20

About 80% lean and 20% fat by weight before cooking.

85/15

About 85% lean and 15% fat by weight before cooking.

90/10

About 90% lean and 10% fat by weight before cooking.

93/7

About 93% lean and 7% fat by weight before cooking.

Popular comparisons

Start with the most common ground beef questions

80/20 vs 90/10

90/10 shows fewer calories and less fat per 100g raw than 80/20, while 90/10 carries the stronger protein-per-calorie profile.

85/15 vs 93/7

93/7 shows fewer calories and less fat per 100g raw than 85/15, while 93/7 carries the stronger protein-per-calorie profile.

93/7 nutrition

Open the focused guide for 93/7 calories, protein, fat, and how it compares with richer common ratios.

Raw vs cooked ground beef

Cooked views are optional estimate layers, not replacements for the raw reference

Per 100g raw

The default view keeps all ratios on one shared raw reference so the comparison stays stable.

Custom cooked weight

Switch to cooked weight only when you actually measured the finished portion and want a form-specific estimate.

Drained crumbles

Drained crumbles keep a separate estimate because finished fat and calories can shift more than a simple patty or loaf assumption.

FAQ

Common questions about lean percentages and cooked estimates

What does 80/20 ground beef mean?

It means the package is labeled as about 80 percent lean meat and 20 percent fat by weight before cooking.

Which ground beef ratio has less fat?

Within the ratios shown here, the higher lean-number labels such as 90/10 and 93/7 carry less fat per 100 grams raw than 80/20 or 73/27.

Why do cooked values look different from raw values?

Cooked portions weigh less after moisture loss, and drained crumbles can also lose rendered fat. That changes the finished weight and can make cooked portions look more concentrated per gram.

How accurate are the cooked estimates?

Cooked views are planning estimates. The strongest anchors on this page are the raw per 100 gram ratio references, while cooked results depend on the cooking form and whether the crumbles are drained.

Why does this page use 73/27 instead of 70/30?

This system keeps 73/27 as the highest-fat common ratio because it fits the current site reference model more cleanly. Some stores may use nearby shorthand labels, but the comparison table stays on one fixed ratio set.

Data & methodology

One raw-reference table with separate cooked-form estimate logic

Raw-reference ratios

80/20 and 90/10 stay anchored to the shared site dataset. 73/27, 85/15, and 93/7 remain explicit ratio comparison references in the same per 100g raw format.

Lean label context

Ratio labels show the lean and fat split by weight. Label words like lean or extra lean follow separate FSIS nutrient-threshold rules, so they do not always map one-to-one with a ratio nickname.

Cooked estimates

Cooked custom views estimate finished weight from the selected cooking form. Drained crumbles use a lighter retained-fat model than undrained crumbles.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central raw beef reference data for the base ratio system, USDA FSIS ground beef labeling context for percent lean and percent fat wording, and FSIS water-in-meat context for explaining why finished cooked portions weigh less. Last reviewed: 2026-03-28.
USDA FoodData CentralFSIS ground beef labeling contextFSIS water in meat context

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