Which is healthier, Chicken Breast or Ground Beef?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 31g protein per 100g, while Ground Beef has 254 calories and 17.2g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Breast vs Ground Beef?

Chicken Breast contains 165 calories per 100g, while Ground Beef contains 254 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Ground Beef?

Chicken Breast has more protein with 31g per 100g compared to 17.2g.

Chicken Breast vs Ground Beef

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Breast 3

3 Ground Beef

Poultry vs Meat

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Breast	Ground Beef	Better
Calories	165kcal	254kcal	Chicken Breast
Protein	31g	17.2g	Chicken Breast
Total Fat	3.6g	20g	Chicken Breast
Carbohydrates	0g	0g	Tie
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	15mg	18mg	Ground Beef
Iron	1mg	2.2mg	Ground Beef
Potassium	256mg	270mg	Ground Beef

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Breast

Protein: 31g Fat: 3.6g Carbs: 0g

Ground Beef

Protein: 17.2g Fat: 20g Carbs: 0g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.