Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw
FDC 173111oz (113 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 75 · +21 vs Beef medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 75 of 100. Within beef it ranks 12 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (14% DV). Most of its 121 calories per 100 grams come from protein.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 22 g | 44% |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 25 g | 50% |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173111Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beef median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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