Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Scallops
Per 100 grams, scallops is the lighter choice by 139 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 | Scallops |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 111 |
| Protein | 26 g | 20 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 0.8 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
🐚 Scallops
3 oz cooked (85 g)
94 cal
17 g protein · 4.3 g carbs · 0.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or scallops?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and scallops has 111. Scallops is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or scallops?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; scallops has 20 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or scallops 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 scallops — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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