Beef

Beef, ground, unspecified fat content, cooked

FDC 172161oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 51 · -3 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, ground, unspecified fat content, cooked is middling for nutrient density at 51 of 100. Within beef it ranks 31 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (50% DV), a good source of iron (15% DV). Most of its 240 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 25.1 g · 43%Carb 0.6 g · 1%Fat 14.5 g · 56%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories240 kcal12%
Total fat15 g19%
Saturated fat5.6 g28%
Cholesterol84 mg28%
Sodium85 mg4%
Carbohydrate0.62 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein25 g50%
Potassium353 mg8%
Calcium25 mg2%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E0.43 mg3%

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FDC 172161

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.

Protein50% DV
Iron15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density51 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g85 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, rawDensity 54 vs 51Beef, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braisedDensity 56 vs 51Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe, cooked, simmeredDensity 59 vs 51

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