Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
FDC 174036oz (113 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 37 · -17 vs Beef medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within beef it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (34% DV), a good source of iron (11% DV). Most of its 254 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7.6 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 23 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | 39% |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174036Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beef median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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