Calorie comparison
Beef Chili vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, beef chili is the lighter choice by 54 calories, while beef chili delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beef Chili | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | 164 |
| Protein | 7 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 6.6 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌶️ Beef Chili
1 cup (253 g)
278 cal
17.7 g protein · 22.8 g carbs · 12.6 g fat
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beef chili or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, beef chili has 110 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Beef Chili is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beef chili or mac and cheese?
Beef Chili has 7 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Beef Chili wins on protein.
Is beef chili or mac and cheese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beef chili — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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