Beef

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw

FDC 171796oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 44 · -10 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is middling for nutrient density at 44 of 100. Within beef it ranks 38 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (37% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 215 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.6 g · 36%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 15 g · 64%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories215 kcal11%
Total fat15 g19%
Saturated fat5.7 g29%
Cholesterol68 mg23%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g37%
Potassium295 mg6%
Calcium15 mg1%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Magnesium18 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 171796

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.

Protein37% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density44 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g19 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, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, rawDensity 45 vs 44Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braisedDensity 46 vs 44Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiledDensity 48 vs 44

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