Beef

Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw

FDC 173111oz (113 g)

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 75 · +21 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 75 of 100. Within beef it ranks 12 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (14% DV). Most of its 121 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22 g · 77%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 3 g · 23%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories121 kcal6%
Total fat3 g4%
Saturated fat1.5 g7%
Cholesterol60 mg20%
Sodium66 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium357 mg8%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron2.4 mg14%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 173111

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.

Protein44% DV
Iron14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density75 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g22 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, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, rawDensity 77 vs 75Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, rawDensity 78 vs 75Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmeredDensity 79 vs 75

View the USDA source record