Pork Chop vs Ground Beef
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Pork Chop is generally healthier
Pork Chop comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (242 vs 250), more protein (27g vs 26g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (75mg vs 75mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Pork Chop
242 kcal
More Protein
Pork Chop
27g
More Fiber
Pork Chop
0g
Less Sugar
Pork Chop
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Pork Chop
242
Ground Beef
250
Proteinper 100g
Pork Chop
27g
Ground Beef
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pork Chop
0g
Ground Beef
0g
Fatper 100g
Pork Chop
14g
Ground Beef
17g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Pork Chop | Ground Beef | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242kcal✓ | 250kcal | -8.0kcal |
| Protein | 27g✓ | 26g | +1.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 14g✓ | 17g | -3.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 75mg | 75mg | 0.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Pork Chop
Per 100g:242 calories
Per cup (150g):363 calories
Per serving (85g):206 calories
Ground Beef
Per 100g:250 calories
Per cup (150g):375 calories
Per serving (85g):213 calories
Diet Compatibility
Pork Chop
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
Ground Beef
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Pork Chop
- ✓Lower in calories (242 vs 250)
- ✓Higher in protein (27g vs 26g)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower sodium (75mg vs 75mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Ground Beef
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals