Which is healthier, Ground Beef or Ham?

Ham wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Ground Beef has 254 calories and 17.2g protein per 100g, while Ham has 145 calories and 21g protein.

How many calories are in Ground Beef vs Ham?

Ground Beef contains 254 calories per 100g, while Ham contains 145 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Ground Beef or Ham?

Ham has more protein with 21g per 100g compared to 17.2g.

Ground Beef vs Ham

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

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Meat vs Meat

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Ground Beef	Ham	Better
Calories	254kcal	145kcal	Ham
Protein	17.2g	21g	Ham
Total Fat	20g	5.5g	Ham
Carbohydrates	0g	1.5g	Ham
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	18mg	7mg	Ground Beef
Iron	2.2mg	0.7mg	Ground Beef
Potassium	270mg	287mg	Ham

Macronutrient Breakdown

Ground Beef

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

Ham

Protein: 21g Fat: 5.5g Carbs: 1.5g

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.