protein
Ground Beef (100% Beef)
priced and measured per 100g
Current price (per lb) $6.75
as of 2026-05 · U.S. city average · source: BLS
▲ 12.07% vs last year
What that price actually buys you
Protein per dollar 11.55 g
Calories per dollar 171
Protein per 100g 17.17 g
Calories per 100g 254 kcal
nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #174036)
Beyond the price tag
Water use high
Storage life short
Common in cattle-producing states (TX, NE, KS, OK)
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