Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.87 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and high in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked has been given a composite ranking of 13, and sparingly.