Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 164 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 | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 86 |
| Protein | 26 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 0.1 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
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or sweet potato?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or sweet potato 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 sweet potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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