Lamb, veal & game

Game meat, deer, ground, raw

FDC 172602patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) (85 g)

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Density 64 · -8 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Game meat, deer, ground, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 64 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (16% DV). Most of its 157 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.8 g · 58%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 7.1 g · 42%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories157 kcal8%
Total fat7.1 g9%
Saturated fat3.4 g17%
Cholesterol80 mg27%
Sodium75 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium330 mg7%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.45 mg3%

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FDC 172602

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.

Protein44% DV
Iron16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density64 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g75 vs 79 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, cookedDensity 66 vs 64Veal, rib, separable lean only, rawDensity 67 vs 64Veal, shank, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 70 vs 64

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