Beef

Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, all grades, raw

FDC 171206oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 71 · +17 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, all grades, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 71 of 100. Within beef it ranks 18 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 128 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.8 g · 68%Carb 0.2 g · 0%Fat 4.5 g · 31%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories128 kcal6%
Total fat4.5 g6%
Saturated fat1.9 g9%
Cholesterol64 mg21%
Sodium80 mg3%
Carbohydrate0.16 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium367 mg8%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 171206

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.

Protein44% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density71 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g80 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, loaf, cooked, bakedDensity 72 vs 71Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, select, rawDensity 72 vs 71Beef, New Zealand, imported, inside, rawDensity 73 vs 71

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