Pork

Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, crumbles

FDC 169192oz grilled patties (85 g)

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Density 43 · +6 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, crumbles is middling for nutrient density at 43 of 100. Within pork it ranks 24 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (53% DV). Most of its 289 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 26.7 g · 37%Carb 0.6 g · 1%Fat 20 g · 62%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories289 kcal14%
Total fat20 g26%
Saturated fat6.6 g33%
Cholesterol89 mg30%
Sodium89 mg4%
Carbohydrate0.58 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein27 g53%
Potassium354 mg8%
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.31 mg2%

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FDC 169192

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.

Protein53% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density43 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g27 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g89 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, stomach, rawDensity 44 vs 43Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, tongue, rawDensity 45 vs 43Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, feet, rawDensity 47 vs 43

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