Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered
FDC 168624oz (85 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 62 · +8 vs Beef medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within beef it ranks 25 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (23% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV), a good source of vitamin c (12% DV). Most of its 151 calories per 100 grams come from fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 3100 mg | 1033% |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | 23% |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2635 mg | 878% |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7.7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168624Original 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 beef median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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