Tag: Lean vs fat beef

A single 4-ounce beef patty made from 80/20 ground beef contains approximately 280 to 300 calories. However, the exact number of calories in a quarter pound beef patty can vary significantly depending on the meat's lean-to-fat ratio and how it is prepared.

According to many professional chefs and avid home cooks, the popular 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio is often the ideal choice for creating a superior burger. But what truly makes burgers better lean or fat, and how does your preference for flavor, juiciness, and health factor in?