Beef

Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled

FDC 169447oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 39 · -15 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 39 of 100. Within beef it ranks 41 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (46% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV). Most of its 295 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (8.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 23 g · 32%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 21.8 g · 68%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories295 kcal15%
Total fat22 g28%
Saturated fat8.8 g44%
Cholesterol84 mg28%
Sodium77 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein23 g46%
Potassium305 mg6%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 169447

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.

Protein46% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density39 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g77 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, tongue, rawDensity 40 vs 39Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-friedDensity 44 vs 39Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, rawDensity 44 vs 39

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