Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Pork Chop
Per 100 grams, pork chop is the lighter choice by 19 calories. 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 | Pork Chop |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 231 |
| Protein | 26 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 13 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
🥩 Pork Chop
3 oz cooked (85 g)
196 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or pork chop?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and pork chop has 231. Pork Chop is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or pork chop?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; pork chop has 26 g. They're tied on protein.
Is ground beef or pork chop 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 pork chop — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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