Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
FDC 171796oz (113 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 44 · -10 vs Beef medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is middling for nutrient density at 44 of 100. Within beef it ranks 38 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (37% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 215 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.7 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 | 215 kcal | 11% |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | 37% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 17 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 20 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 171796Original 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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