Beef

Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, raw

FDC 174037oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 31 · -23 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 31 of 100. Within beef it ranks 45 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (32% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 293 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (9.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.8 g · 22%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 25 g · 78%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories293 kcal15%
Total fat25 g32%
Saturated fat9.6 g48%
Cholesterol75 mg25%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein16 g32%
Potassium244 mg5%
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 174037

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.

Protein32% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density31 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g16 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, select, rawDensity 33 vs 31Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, rawDensity 37 vs 31Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmeredDensity 38 vs 31

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