Ground beef, 80% lean and 20% fat, cooked and drained
A higher-fat ground-beef option that may feel heavy or worsen digestive symptoms, but may be manageable in a small portion when thoroughly drained.
Why it received this rating
Ground beef that is 80% lean contains a higher amount of fat. Even after draining, it may feel heavy, particularly when appetite is low or gastrointestinal symptoms are active.
Portion and preparation guidance
Use a smaller cooked portion, drain the fat thoroughly, and avoid combining it with fried foods, heavy cheese, creamy sauces, or other high-fat ingredients.
Symptoms or considerations
Watch for nausea, reflux, burping, bloating, cramping, diarrhea, or prolonged fullness. A leaner ground-beef option may be more comfortable.
Compare ground-beef fat percentages
Compare the four ground-beef options by fat percentage. The 93/7 and 90/10 entries are rated green, while 85/15 and 80/20 are rated yellow because a larger fat load may increase fullness, nausea, or reflux.
Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is medically safe or unsafe for you. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.