Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 134 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 | Ground Beef | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 116 |
| Protein | 26 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 0.4 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
🥩 Ground Beef
3 oz cooked (85/15) (85 g)
213 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 14.5 g fat
🫘 Lentils
1 cup cooked (198 g)
230 cal
17.8 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 0.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or lentils?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or lentils?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or lentils 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 lentils — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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