Calorie comparison
Chicken Fried Rice vs Ground Beef
Per 100 grams, chicken fried rice is the lighter choice by 82 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 | Chicken Fried Rice | Ground Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 | 250 |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 6 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
🍚 Chicken Fried Rice
1 cup (198 g)
333 cal
12.9 g protein · 43.6 g carbs · 11.9 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, chicken fried rice or ground beef?
Per 100 g, chicken fried rice has 168 calories and ground beef has 250. Chicken Fried Rice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken fried rice or ground beef?
Chicken Fried Rice has 6.5 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is chicken fried 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 chicken fried rice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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