Calorie comparison
Brown Rice vs Ground Beef
Per 100 grams, brown rice is the lighter choice by 127 calories, while ground beef 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 | Brown Rice | Ground Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 | 250 |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 26 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 17 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
🍚 Brown Rice
1 cup cooked (195 g)
240 cal
5.3 g protein · 50.7 g carbs · 2 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, brown rice or ground beef?
Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and ground beef has 250. Brown Rice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, brown rice or ground beef?
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is brown rice 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 brown rice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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