Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw
FDC 168622oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 63 · +9 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, 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.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 3010 mg | 1003% |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99 mg | 7% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 843 mg | 281% |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.29 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168622Original 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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