Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs White Rice
Per 100 grams, white rice is the lighter choice by 120 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 | White Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 130 |
| Protein | 26 g | 2.7 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 0.3 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
🍚 White Rice
1 cup cooked (158 g)
205 cal
4.3 g protein · 44.2 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or white rice?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and white rice has 130. White Rice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or white rice?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; white rice has 2.7 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or white rice 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 white rice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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