Calorie comparison
Egg vs Ground Beef
Per 100 grams, egg is the lighter choice by 95 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 | Egg | Ground Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 | 250 |
| Protein | 13 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 11 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
🥚 Egg
1 large (50 g)
78 cal
6.5 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 5.5 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, egg or ground beef?
Per 100 g, egg has 155 calories and ground beef has 250. Egg is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, egg or ground beef?
Egg has 13 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is egg 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 egg — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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