Beef

Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw

FDC 174030oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 54 · +0 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw is middling for nutrient density at 54 of 100. Within beef it ranks 30 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (40% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 176 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20 g · 47%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 10 g · 53%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories176 kcal9%
Total fat10 g13%
Saturated fat3.9 g20%
Cholesterol65 mg22%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein20 g40%
Potassium321 mg7%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 174030

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.

Protein40% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density54 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g20 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, cooked, braisedDensity 56 vs 54Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe, cooked, simmeredDensity 59 vs 54Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe, rawDensity 60 vs 54

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