Poultry

Chicken, ground, raw

FDC 171116oz crumbled (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 59 · -18 vs Poultry median

Raw ground chicken scores 59 of 100, a Fair band, but that ranking is relative: it comes in 52nd of 60 in the poultry category, well below the category median of 77. Its strength is protein, at 35% DV per 100 grams, with a smaller contribution of potassium at 11% DV.

Ground chicken is a workhorse in burgers, meatballs, tacos, and stir-fries, prized for taking on seasoning easily; a 4 ounce (113 gram) crumbled portion is a standard main-dish serving. No specific limits are flagged here, but because this cut sits well below the poultry median, shoppers wanting a denser option might compare it with ground turkey or pheasant, both of which score higher in this category.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.4 g · 49%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 8.1 g · 51%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories143 kcal7%
Total fat8.1 g10%
Saturated fat2.3 g12%
Cholesterol86 mg29%
Sodium60 mg3%
Carbohydrate0.04 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein17 g35%
Potassium522 mg11%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron0.82 mg5%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%

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FDC 171116

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.

Protein35% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the poultry median

Nutrient density59 vs 77 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 23 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g60 vs 76 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pheasant, cooked, total edibleDensity 60 vs 59Pheasant, raw, meat and skinDensity 61 vs 59Turkey, Ground, cookedDensity 61 vs 59

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