Beef

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked

FDC 170200oz (85 g)

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Density 24 · -30 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 24 of 100. Within beef it ranks 51 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (36% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 251 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (973 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (6.3 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.2 g · 30%Carb 0.5 g · 1%Fat 19 g · 70%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories251 kcal13%
Total fat19 g24%
Saturated fat6.3 g32%
Cholesterol98 mg33%
Sodium973 mg42%
Carbohydrate0.47 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein18 g36%
Potassium145 mg3%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron1.9 mg10%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.16 mg1%

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FDC 170200

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.

Protein36% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density24 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g973 vs 66 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, rawDensity 26 vs 24Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, cooked, boiledDensity 27 vs 24Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, rawDensity 28 vs 24

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