Do calories in meat change when cooked? Unpacking the science
                                
                                
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                                According to USDA data, a pound of raw beef can have significantly different calorie metrics than its cooked counterpart. Do calories in meat change when cooked? The answer is nuanced, depending largely on what happens to moisture and fat during heating, and how your body processes the final product.