Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned vs Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 256 kcal Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) 291 kcal
Calories
256 kcal 291 kcal
Protein
27.7 g 20.3 g
Carbs
0.0 g 10.6 g
Fiber
0.0 g ~
Sugars
0.0 g ~
Fat
15.3 g 18.0 g
Sodium
89 mg 510 mg

Key takeaways

  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has 12% fewer calories (256 kcal vs 291 kcal).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has more protein (27.7 g vs 20.3 g).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has more carbs (0.0 g vs 10.6 g).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has more fat (15.3 g vs 18.0 g).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has more sodium (89 mg vs 510 mg).
MacronutrientsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Calories 256 kcal 291 kcal
Protein 27.7 g 20.3 g
Total Fat 15.3 g 18.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 10.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g ~
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Water 55.9 g 49.0 g
CarbohydratesBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 10.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g ~
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Total Fat 15.3 g 18.0 g
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 4.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.6 g 7.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g 4.3 g
Trans Fat 0.6 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 62.0 mg 206.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 363.0 mg 3,890.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Protein 27.7 g 20.3 g
Histidine 902.0 mg 582.0 mg
Isoleucine 1,224.0 mg 988.0 mg
Leucine 2,161.0 mg 1,466.0 mg
Lysine 2,296.0 mg 1,570.0 mg
Methionine 714.0 mg 527.0 mg
Phenylalanine 1,079.0 mg 800.0 mg
Threonine 1,074.0 mg 819.0 mg
Tryptophan 143.0 mg 228.0 mg
Valine 1,361.0 mg 975.0 mg
Alanine 1,731.0 mg 1,154.0 mg
Arginine 1,799.0 mg 1,245.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 2,496.0 mg 1,749.0 mg
Cystine 286.0 mg 283.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 4,158.0 mg 3,160.0 mg
Glycine 1,864.0 mg 1,287.0 mg
Proline 1,402.0 mg 1,063.0 mg
Serine 1,107.0 mg 738.0 mg
Tyrosine 854.0 mg 650.0 mg
VitaminsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 45.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.2 mcg ~
Vitamin E 0.5 mg ~
Vitamin K 1.3 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 6.3 mg 4.9 mg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 10.0 mcg 17.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 2.8 mcg 0.6 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.8 mg 1.7 mg
Choline 89.6 mg ~
Betaine 8.2 mg ~
MineralsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Calcium 22.0 mg 24.0 mg
Iron 2.9 mg 1.1 mg
Magnesium 25.0 mg 25.0 mg
Phosphorus 238.0 mg 162.0 mg
Potassium 407.0 mg 301.0 mg
Sodium 89.0 mg 510.0 mg
Zinc 6.6 mg 2.2 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 21.6 mcg 23.7 mcg
Fluoride 22.4 mcg ~
SterolsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Cholesterol 90.0 mg 112.0 mg
OtherBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.2 g 2.1 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)?

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has fewer calories: 256 kcal for Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned vs 291 kcal for Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)?

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned has more protein: 27.7 g for Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned vs 20.3 g for Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) per 100 g.

Is Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) healthier?

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is lower in calories, and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.