Beef, cured, dried
FDC 170604slices (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 9 · -13 vs Sausage & deli meats medianDried cured beef scores 9 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that still ranks last, 60 of 60, in Sausage & deli meats, largely because protein delivers an excellent 62% DV and iron adds a further 13% DV, both concentrated by the drying process.
It is eaten straight from the package as a jerky-style snack or layered into sandwiches. A serving of a few slices is about 28 grams, and the curing that concentrates its protein also concentrates sodium heavily, to 2790 milligrams per 100 grams, well above what most other cured deli meats carry.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2790 mg | 121% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.54 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 781 mg | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.77 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.76 g | |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170604Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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