Lamb, veal & game

Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled

FDC 172544oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 41 · -31 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled is middling for nutrient density at 41 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 53 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (50% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 283 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (8.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 24.8 g · 36%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 19.6 g · 64%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories283 kcal14%
Total fat20 g25%
Saturated fat8.1 g41%
Cholesterol97 mg32%
Sodium81 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein25 g50%
Potassium339 mg7%
Calcium22 mg2%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.14 mg1%

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FDC 172544

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.

Protein50% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density41 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g81 vs 79 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Game meat, bison, ground, rawDensity 43 vs 41Veal, ground, rawDensity 46 vs 41Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 51 vs 41

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