Ground beef, 85% lean and 15% fat, cooked and drained
A moderately fatty ground-beef option that may be tolerated in a smaller portion when cooked and drained well.
Why it received this rating
Ground beef that is 85% lean contains a moderate amount of fat. That extra richness can make portion size, toppings, and the rest of the meal more important for comfort.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving: 3 oz cooked
Representative USDA FoodData Central example. Cooked ground-beef values vary with raw fat percentage, cooking method, and how much fat is drained. Source basis reviewed August 17, 2026. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled
Portion and preparation guidance
Use about 3 ounces cooked as a reference portion. If you cook it as crumbles, drain rendered fat after browning and pair it with a simple starch or vegetables rather than adding several rich toppings.
Symptoms or considerations
This grind contains more fat than 90/10 or 93/7 ground beef. If the finished meal feels too rich, drain rendered fat after cooking, use a smaller portion, or compare it with a leaner grind before changing the rest of the meal.
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 the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.
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