Lamb, veal & game

Lamb, ground, raw

FDC 174370oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 30 · -42 vs Lamb, veal & game median

Raw ground lamb scores 30 of 100, a Low band and rank 54 of 60 within Lamb, veal & game, its main strength being an excellent 33% DV of protein per serving.

It is the base for kofta, burgers, and Mediterranean-style meatballs once cooked, and a 28g ounce portion comes from a base food running 282 calories per 100g raw with fat as the leading macro. Saturated fat runs to 10.2 g per 100 g, and since the score sits well below the category median of 72, lamb, ground, cooked, broiled, is a same-category option that scores higher.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.6 g · 24%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 23.4 g · 76%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories282 kcal14%
Total fat23 g30%
Saturated fat10 g51%
Cholesterol73 mg24%
Sodium59 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein17 g33%
Potassium222 mg5%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg1%

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FDC 174370

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.

Protein33% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density30 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g59 vs 79 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Lamb, ground, cooked, broiledDensity 41 vs 30Game meat, bison, ground, rawDensity 43 vs 30Veal, ground, rawDensity 46 vs 30

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