Beef

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw

FDC 168652oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 28 · -26 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, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 28 of 100. Within beef it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (29% DV). Most of its 332 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (11.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.4 g · 18%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 30 g · 82%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories332 kcal17%
Total fat30 g38%
Saturated fat12 g59%
Cholesterol78 mg26%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein14 g29%
Potassium218 mg5%
Calcium24 mg2%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 168652

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.

Protein29% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density28 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g66 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, carcass, separable lean and fat, choice, rawDensity 31 vs 28Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, rawDensity 31 vs 28Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, rawDensity 31 vs 28

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