Pork

Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, raw

FDC 168372oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 42 · +5 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, raw is middling for nutrient density at 42 of 100. Within pork it ranks 26 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (36% DV). Most of its 218 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18 g · 33%Carb 0.4 g · 1%Fat 16 g · 66%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories218 kcal11%
Total fat16 g21%
Saturated fat4.9 g25%
Cholesterol68 mg23%
Sodium68 mg3%
Carbohydrate0.44 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein18 g36%
Potassium244 mg5%
Calcium15 mg1%
Iron0.88 mg5%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.45 mg3%

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FDC 168372

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.

Protein36% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density42 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g68 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, rawDensity 43 vs 42Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, crumblesDensity 43 vs 42Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, stomach, rawDensity 44 vs 42

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