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BGround Beef 90%
Broiled · Beef
Graded B — 63 out of 100, #15 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (96/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).
The short version: The weeknight workhorse.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 63
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#15 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Ground Beef 90% healthy?
It grades B — 63 out of 100, #15 of 34 proteins in our system. The weeknight workhorse.
How many calories are in Ground Beef 90%?
176 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Ground Beef 90% calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.