Lean ground beef vs sirloin steak: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lean ground beef scores 44/100 and sirloin steak 48/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Lean ground beef
174 kcal per 100 g. 1 patty: 85 g
Sirloin steak
178 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even174 vs 178 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSirloin steak26 vs 29 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even347 vs 376 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSirloin steak3 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lean ground beef, 100 g | Sirloin steak, 100 g | Lean ground beef, 85 g | Sirloin steak, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | 178 kcal | 148 kcal | 151 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 29 g | 22 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g | 5.8 g | 5.8 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 2.2 g | 2.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0 µg | 2.5 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 347 mg | 376 mg | 295 mg | 320 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 1.9 mg | 2.4 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 19 mg | 6 mg | 16 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 25 mg | 19 mg | 21 mg |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 61 mg | 55 mg | 52 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.