Lamb, veal & game

Game meat, elk, ground, raw

FDC 174425patty ( yield from 102.2 g raw meat ) (102 g)

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Density 59 · -13 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Game meat, elk, ground, raw is middling for nutrient density at 59 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (15% DV). Most of its 172 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.8 g · 52%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 8.8 g · 48%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories172 kcal9%
Total fat8.8 g11%
Saturated fat3.5 g17%
Cholesterol66 mg22%
Sodium79 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium322 mg7%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron2.8 mg15%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.28 mg2%

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FDC 174425

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
Iron15% DV

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Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density59 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g79 vs 79 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, rawDensity 63 vs 59Bison, ground, grass-fed, cookedDensity 63 vs 59Game meat, muskrat, rawDensity 63 vs 59

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