Beef

Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw

FDC 171790oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 67 · +13 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 67 of 100. Within beef it ranks 20 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (43% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV). Most of its 137 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.4 g · 66%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 5 g · 34%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories137 kcal7%
Total fat5 g6%
Saturated fat2.2 g11%
Cholesterol62 mg21%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein21 g43%
Potassium346 mg7%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 171790

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.

Protein43% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density67 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g21 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g66 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, choice, rawDensity 69 vs 67Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, all grades, rawDensity 71 vs 67Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, bakedDensity 72 vs 67

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