Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Tilapia
Per 100 grams, tilapia is the lighter choice by 121 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 | Tilapia |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 129 |
| Protein | 26 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 2.7 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
🐟 Tilapia
3 oz cooked (85 g)
110 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 2.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or tilapia?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and tilapia has 129. Tilapia is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or tilapia?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; tilapia has 26 g. They're tied on protein.
Is ground beef or tilapia 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 tilapia — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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