Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Peanut Butter
Per 100 grams, ground beef is the lighter choice by 338 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 | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 588 |
| Protein | 26 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 50 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
🥜 Peanut Butter
2 tbsp (32 g)
188 cal
8 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 16 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or peanut butter?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and peanut butter has 588. Ground Beef is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or peanut butter?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or peanut butter 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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