Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered

FDC 168624oz (85 g)

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Density 62 · +8 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, 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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.7 g · 32%Carb 1.5 g · 4%Fat 10.5 g · 64%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories151 kcal8%
Total fat11 g13%
Saturated fat2.4 g12%
Cholesterol3100 mg1033%
Sodium108 mg5%
Carbohydrate1.5 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein12 g23%
Potassium244 mg5%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C11 mg12%
Vitamin A6 µg1%
Vitamin E1.7 mg11%

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FDC 168624

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.

Protein23% DV
Iron13% DV
Vitamin C12% DV
Vitamin E11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density62 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g108 vs 66 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, rawDensity 62 vs 62Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, rawDensity 63 vs 62Beef, New Zealand, imported, ribs prepared, rawDensity 66 vs 62

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