Egg vs Ground Beef
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Ground Beef is generally healthier
Ground Beef comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (26g vs 13g), less sugar (0g vs 1.1g), less sodium (75mg vs 124mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Egg
155 kcal
More Protein
Ground Beef
26g
More Fiber
Egg
0g
Less Sugar
Ground Beef
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Egg
155
Ground Beef
250
Proteinper 100g
Egg
13g
Ground Beef
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Egg
1.1g
Ground Beef
0g
Fatper 100g
Egg
11g
Ground Beef
17g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Egg | Ground Beef | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155kcal✓ | 250kcal | -95.0kcal |
| Protein | 13g | 26g✓ | -13.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1g | 0g✓ | +1.1g |
| Fat | 11g✓ | 17g | -6.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 0g✓ | +1.1g |
| Sodium | 124mg | 75mg✓ | +49.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Egg
Per 100g:155 calories
Per cup (150g):233 calories
Per serving (85g):132 calories
Ground Beef
Per 100g:250 calories
Per cup (150g):375 calories
Per serving (85g):213 calories
Diet Compatibility
Egg
KetoLow-CarbVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Ground Beef
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Egg
- ✓Lower in calories (155 vs 250)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Ground Beef
- ✓Higher in protein (26g vs 13g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Lower sodium (75mg vs 124mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals