Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Red Wine
Per 100 grams, red wine is the lighter choice by 165 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 | Red Wine |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 85 |
| Protein | 26 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 0 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
🍷 Red Wine
5 oz glass (147 g)
125 cal
0.1 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 0 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or red wine?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and red wine has 85. Red Wine is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or red wine?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; red wine has 0.1 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or red wine 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 red wine — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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