Beef

Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, raw

FDC 173110oz (113 g)

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Density 62 · +8 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within beef it ranks 24 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (42% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV). Most of its 152 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.8 g · 57%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 7 g · 43%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories152 kcal8%
Total fat7 g9%
Saturated fat2.9 g14%
Cholesterol63 mg21%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein21 g42%
Potassium336 mg7%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 173110

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.

Protein42% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density62 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g21 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, brain, rawDensity 63 vs 62Beef, New Zealand, imported, ribs prepared, rawDensity 66 vs 62Beef, New Zealand, imported, knuckle, cooked, fast friedDensity 67 vs 62

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