Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried

FDC 168623oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 44 · -10 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried is middling for nutrient density at 44 of 100. Within beef it ranks 39 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (25% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 196 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 26%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 15.8 g · 74%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories196 kcal10%
Total fat16 g20%
Saturated fat3.7 g19%
Cholesterol2000 mg667%
Sodium158 mg7%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein13 g25%
Potassium354 mg8%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C3.3 mg4%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168623

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.

Protein25% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density44 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g158 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, rawDensity 44 vs 44Beef, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, rawDensity 45 vs 44Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braisedDensity 46 vs 44

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