Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, mac and cheese is the lighter choice by 86 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 | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 164 |
| Protein | 26 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 6.6 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
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Mac And Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or mac and cheese?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or mac and cheese 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 mac and cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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