Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Ground Beef
Per 100 grams, ground beef is the lighter choice by 24 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 | French Fries | Ground Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 250 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 13 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
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 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, french fries or ground beef?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and ground beef has 250. Ground Beef is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or ground beef?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; ground beef has 26 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is french fries 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 ground beef — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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