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

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 250 kcal Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) 291 kcal
Calories
250 kcal 291 kcal
Protein
25.9 g 20.3 g
Carbs
0.0 g 10.6 g
Fiber
0.0 g ~
Sugars
0.0 g ~
Fat
15.5 g 18.0 g
Sodium
72 mg 510 mg

Key takeaways

  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has 14% fewer calories (250 kcal vs 291 kcal).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has more protein (25.9 g vs 20.3 g).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has more carbs (0.0 g vs 10.6 g).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has more fat (15.5 g vs 18.0 g).
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has more sodium (72 mg vs 510 mg).
MacronutrientsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiledFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Calories 250 kcal 291 kcal
Protein 25.9 g 20.3 g
Total Fat 15.5 g 18.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 10.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g ~
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Water 58.0 g 49.0 g
CarbohydratesBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiledFast 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, patty, cooked, broiledFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Total Fat 15.5 g 18.0 g
Saturated Fat 5.9 g 4.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.7 g 7.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g 4.3 g
Trans Fat 0.6 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 63.0 mg 206.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 367.0 mg 3,890.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiledFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Protein 25.9 g 20.3 g
Histidine 844.0 mg 582.0 mg
Isoleucine 1,145.0 mg 988.0 mg
Leucine 2,021.0 mg 1,466.0 mg
Lysine 2,147.0 mg 1,570.0 mg
Methionine 668.0 mg 527.0 mg
Phenylalanine 1,009.0 mg 800.0 mg
Threonine 1,004.0 mg 819.0 mg
Tryptophan 133.0 mg 228.0 mg
Valine 1,273.0 mg 975.0 mg
Alanine 1,619.0 mg 1,154.0 mg
Arginine 1,683.0 mg 1,245.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 2,334.0 mg 1,749.0 mg
Cystine 267.0 mg 283.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 3,888.0 mg 3,160.0 mg
Glycine 1,743.0 mg 1,287.0 mg
Proline 1,311.0 mg 1,063.0 mg
Serine 1,035.0 mg 738.0 mg
Tyrosine 799.0 mg 650.0 mg
VitaminsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiledFast 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 1.2 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 4.9 mg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 9.0 mcg 17.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 2.6 mcg 0.6 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.7 mg 1.7 mg
Choline 82.4 mg ~
Betaine 7.5 mg ~
MineralsBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiledFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Calcium 18.0 mg 24.0 mg
Iron 2.6 mg 1.1 mg
Magnesium 21.0 mg 25.0 mg
Phosphorus 198.0 mg 162.0 mg
Potassium 318.0 mg 301.0 mg
Sodium 72.0 mg 510.0 mg
Zinc 6.3 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, patty, cooked, broiledFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Cholesterol 90.0 mg 112.0 mg
OtherBeef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiledFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.0 g 2.1 g

Frequently asked questions

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

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has fewer calories: 250 kcal for Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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, patty, cooked, broiled or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)?

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled has more protein: 25.9 g for Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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, patty, cooked, broiled or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) healthier?

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