Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw

FDC 168622oz (28 g)

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Density 63 · +9 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, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 63 of 100. Within beef it ranks 23 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (22% DV), a good source of iron (14% DV), a good source of vitamin c (12% DV). Most of its 143 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.9 g · 31%Carb 1.1 g · 3%Fat 10.3 g · 66%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories143 kcal7%
Total fat10 g13%
Saturated fat2.3 g12%
Cholesterol3010 mg1003%
Sodium126 mg5%
Carbohydrate1.1 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein11 g22%
Potassium274 mg6%
Calcium43 mg3%
Iron2.6 mg14%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C11 mg12%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E0.99 mg7%

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FDC 168622

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.

Protein22% DV
Iron14% DV
Vitamin C12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density63 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g126 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, ribs prepared, rawDensity 66 vs 63Beef, New Zealand, imported, knuckle, cooked, fast friedDensity 67 vs 63Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, rawDensity 67 vs 63

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