Lamb, veal & game

Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw

FDC 172527oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 73 · +1 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 73 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 29 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV), an excellent source of iron (26% DV). Most of its 122 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.5 g · 56%Carb 0.2 g · 1%Fat 5.7 g · 43%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories122 kcal6%
Total fat5.7 g7%
Saturated fat2.3 g11%
Cholesterol135 mg45%
Sodium89 mg4%
Carbohydrate0.21 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein17 g33%
Potassium316 mg7%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron4.6 mg26%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C5 mg6%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 172527

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
Iron26% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density73 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g89 vs 79 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, rawDensity 73 vs 73Veal, sirloin, separable lean only, rawDensity 73 vs 73Game meat, bear, rawDensity 73 vs 73

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