Calorie comparison
Crab vs Ground Beef
Per 100 grams, crab is the lighter choice by 153 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 | Crab | Ground Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 | 250 |
| Protein | 19 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.5 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
🦀 Crab
3 oz cooked (85 g)
82 cal
16.2 g protein · 0 g carbs · 1.3 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, crab or ground beef?
Per 100 g, crab has 97 calories and ground beef has 250. Crab is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, crab or ground beef?
Crab has 19 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is crab 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 crab — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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