Comparison

Lean Ground Beef vs 80% lean 20% fat ground beef

Overall, Lean Ground Beef has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 0.

Better choice

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrient	Lean Ground Beef	80% lean 20% fat ground beef
Nutri-Score	b	c
NOVA group	1	1
Calories	137 kcal	238 kcal
Fat	7.1 g	18.5 g
Saturated fat	2.7 g	7.9 g
Sugars	0 g	0 g
Salt	0.2 g	0.2 g
Fiber	0 g	0 g
Protein	20.5 g	18.5 g
Additives	0	0
Allergens	None listed	None listed

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

Lean Ground Beef has 42% fewer calories (137 kcal vs 238 kcal).
Lean Ground Beef has 61% less fat (7.1 g vs 18.5 g).
Lean Ground Beef has 66% less saturated fat (2.7 g vs 7.9 g).
Lean Ground Beef has the better Nutri-Score.

Ingredients

Lean Ground Beef

100% pure ground beef

80% lean 20% fat ground beef

ground beef

FAQ

Which is healthier: Lean Ground Beef or 80% lean 20% fat ground beef?

Overall, Lean Ground Beef has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Lean Ground Beef has fewer calories: 137 kcal versus 238 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Lean Ground Beef has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.

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