Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Pork Sausage
Per 100 grams, ground beef is the lighter choice by 51 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 | Pork Sausage |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 301 |
| Protein | 26 g | 17 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 25 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
🌭 Pork Sausage
1 link (68 g)
205 cal
11.6 g protein · 0.7 g carbs · 17 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or pork sausage?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and pork sausage has 301. Ground Beef is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or pork sausage?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; pork sausage has 17 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or pork sausage 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.
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