Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Ribeye Steak
Per 100 grams, ground beef is the lighter choice by 41 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 | Ribeye Steak |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 291 |
| Protein | 26 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 22 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
🥩 Ribeye Steak
3 oz cooked (85 g)
247 cal
20.4 g protein · 0 g carbs · 18.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or ribeye steak?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and ribeye steak has 291. Ground Beef is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or ribeye steak?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; ribeye steak has 24 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or ribeye steak 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.
Don't guess. Snap it.
Whether it's ground beef or ribeye steak, CalorieScan AI logs it from a photo in seconds.
Download for iPhone