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Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Niacin | 5.7 MG | 35% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 24% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 72.8 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.3 UG | 94% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 8 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.4 MG | 14% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 203 MG | 16% | |
| Potassium, K | 357 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 66 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.2 MG | 47% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.7 UG | 32% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 22.0g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (47% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (32% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (35% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (24% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin B-12 (94% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw
At 97% lean and just 3% fat, this is about as lean as commercial ground beef gets. Raw, the protein is high and fat is minimal - nearly the leanest beef option on the market short of trimmed round cuts. No carbohydrates. The trade-off for all that leanness is texture: without much fat to lubricate it, 97/3 ground beef can cook up dry and crumbly if handled too roughly or cooked too long. It works best in recipes with added moisture - tomato sauce, stuffed peppers, or meatloaf with egg and wet ingredients to compensate.
Dietary Information
Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw include Vitamin B-12 (94% DV) , Zinc, Zn (47% DV) , Niacin (35% DV) , Selenium, Se (32% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (24% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 121 calories per 100 grams, Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw gets 73% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 22% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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