ground beef 85/15 or ground beef: Which has fewer calories?

Q: ground beef 85/15 or ground beef: Which has fewer calories?

ground beef: 137 vs 215 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). From sauce to burger, 90% lean ground beef gives the same flavor with far less fat. Since it releases less fat and water, brown it over slightly higher heat.

fewer calories−78 kcal/100g

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From sauce to burger, 90% lean ground beef gives the same flavor with far less fat. Since it releases less fat and water, brown it over slightly higher heat.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01ground beef 85/15215 kcal/100g

02ground beef137 kcal/100g

per 100 g	ground beef 85/15	ground beef	difference
Calories●	215	137	−78
Protein	21g	19.4g	−1.6g
Carbs	0g	0g	=
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	0g	0g	=
Fat	15g	5.9g	−9.1g

source: TACO/USDA · TACO

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