Calorie comparison
Ground Beef vs Sardines
Per 100 grams, sardines is the lighter choice by 42 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 | Sardines |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 208 |
| Protein | 26 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 11 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
🐟 Sardines
1 can (92 g)
191 cal
23 g protein · 0 g carbs · 10.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground beef or sardines?
Per 100 g, ground beef has 250 calories and sardines has 208. Sardines is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground beef or sardines?
Ground Beef has 26 g of protein per 100 g; sardines has 25 g. Ground Beef wins on protein.
Is ground beef or sardines 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 sardines — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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