Ground beef (85 %) vs Ground turkey
Per 100 g, ground beef (85 %) has 215 kcal, 19 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat; ground turkey has 148 kcal, 20 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 7.7 g fat. Ground beef (85 %) has 215 kcal per 100 g, 45% more than ground turkey at 148 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Ground beef (85 %) | Ground turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 148 kcal | +67 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 20 g | −1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fat | 15 g | 7.7 g | +7.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 2 g | +3.7 g |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 58 mg | +8 mg |
Difference is Ground beef (85 %) minus Ground turkey. Full names: Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw · Turkey, 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 turkey · 4 oz, 113 g | 167 | 22 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Ground beef (85 %) · 36% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 64% fat
Ground turkey · 53% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 47% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Ground beef (85 %) has 215 kcal per 100 g, 45% more than ground turkey at 148 kcal.
- Ground turkey has 6% more protein per 100 g than ground beef (85 %) (20 g vs 19 g). Per calorie, ground beef (85 %) gives 8.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and ground turkey gives 13.3 g.
- Neither has any carbohydrate.
- Ground beef (85 %) has 95% more fat per 100 g than ground turkey (15 g vs 7.7 g).
- Neither has any fiber.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, ground beef (85 %) or ground turkey?
Ground beef (85 %) has 215 kcal per 100 g, 45% more than ground turkey at 148 kcal.
Which has more protein, ground beef (85 %) or ground turkey?
Ground turkey has 6% more protein per 100 g than ground beef (85 %) (20 g vs 19 g). Per calorie, ground beef (85 %) gives 8.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and ground turkey gives 13.3 g.
What are the macros of ground beef (85 %) vs ground turkey?
Ground beef (85 %): 36% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 64% fat by energy. Ground turkey: 53% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 47% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 171796 (Meat) and 171505 (Poultry), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.