Beef

Beef, grass-fed, ground, raw

FDC 168608oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 48 · -6 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, grass-fed, ground, raw is middling for nutrient density at 48 of 100. Within beef it ranks 33 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (39% DV), a good source of iron (11% DV). Most of its 198 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.3 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.4 g · 40%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 12.7 g · 60%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories198 kcal10%
Total fat13 g16%
Saturated fat5.3 g27%
Cholesterol62 mg21%
Sodium68 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g39%
Potassium289 mg6%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.35 mg2%

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FDC 168608

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein39% DV
Iron11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density48 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g68 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, rawDensity 50 vs 48Beef, ground, unspecified fat content, cookedDensity 51 vs 48Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, rawDensity 54 vs 48

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