Ground beef (85 %) vs Ground pork
Per 100 g, ground beef (85 %) has 215 kcal, 19 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat; ground pork has 228 kcal, 18 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. Ground pork has 228 kcal per 100 g, 6% more than ground beef (85 %) at 215 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Ground beef (85 %) | Ground pork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 228 kcal | −13 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 18 g | +0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fat | 15 g | 18 g | −2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 6.3 g | −0.6 g |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 54 mg | +12 mg |
Difference is Ground beef (85 %) minus Ground pork. Full names: Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw · Pork, ground, raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef (85 %) · 4 oz, 113 g | 243 | 21 g | 0 g | 17 g |
| Ground pork · 100 g | 228 | 18 g | 0 g | 18 g |
Where the calories come from
Ground beef (85 %) · 36% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 64% fat
Ground pork · 31% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 69% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Ground pork has 228 kcal per 100 g, 6% more than ground beef (85 %) at 215 kcal.
- Ground beef (85 %) and ground pork have about the same protein per 100 g (19 g vs 18 g). Per calorie, ground beef (85 %) gives 8.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and ground pork gives 7.8 g.
- Neither has any carbohydrate.
- Ground pork has 17% more fat per 100 g than ground beef (85 %) (18 g vs 15 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, ground beef (85 %) or ground pork?
Ground pork has 228 kcal per 100 g, 6% more than ground beef (85 %) at 215 kcal.
Which has more protein, ground beef (85 %) or ground pork?
Ground beef (85 %) and ground pork have about the same protein per 100 g (19 g vs 18 g). Per calorie, ground beef (85 %) gives 8.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and ground pork gives 7.8 g.
What are the macros of ground beef (85 %) vs ground pork?
Ground beef (85 %): 36% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 64% fat by energy. Ground pork: 31% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 69% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 171796 (Meat) and 2514745 (Meat), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.