Calorie comparison
Beef Stir Fry vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, beef stir fry is the lighter choice by 27 calories, while beef stir fry 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 Stir Fry | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 | 164 |
| Protein | 11 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 7 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 Stir Fry
1 cup (220 g)
301 cal
24.2 g protein · 17.6 g carbs · 15.4 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 stir fry or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, beef stir fry has 137 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Beef Stir Fry is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beef stir fry or mac and cheese?
Beef Stir Fry has 11 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Beef Stir Fry wins on protein.
Is beef stir fry 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 stir fry — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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