Which has more calories, beer or ground beef?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and ground beef has 250. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or ground beef?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.

Is beer or ground beef 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Ground Beef

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 207 calories, while ground beef delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Ground Beef
Calories	43	250
Protein	0.5 g	26 g
Carbs	3.6 g	0 g
Fat	0 g	17 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

🥩 Ground Beef

3 oz cooked (85/15) (85 g)

213 cal

22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 14.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or ground beef?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and ground beef has 250. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or ground beef?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is beer or ground beef 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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