Beef

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiled

FDC 168650oz (85 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, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiled is middling for nutrient density at 48 of 100. Within beef it ranks 35 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (46% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV). Most of its 238 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22.9 g · 40%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 15.5 g · 60%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories238 kcal12%
Total fat16 g20%
Saturated fat6.1 g30%
Cholesterol84 mg28%
Sodium92 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein23 g46%
Potassium308 mg7%
Calcium37 mg3%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E0.13 mg1%

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FDC 168650

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.

Protein46% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density48 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g92 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, mechanically separated beef, rawDensity 48 vs 48Beef, grass-fed, ground, rawDensity 48 vs 48Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, rawDensity 50 vs 48

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