Beef

Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked

FDC 173114oz (85 g)

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Density 72 · +18 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 72 of 100. Within beef it ranks 17 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (55% DV), a good source of iron (17% DV). Most of its 154 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 27.6 g · 75%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 4.1 g · 25%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories154 kcal8%
Total fat4.1 g5%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Cholesterol88 mg29%
Sodium56 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein28 g55%
Potassium321 mg7%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E0.12 mg1%

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FDC 173114

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.

Protein55% DV
Iron17% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density72 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g28 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g56 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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