Beef

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

FDC 168625oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 78 · +24 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, heart, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 78 of 100. Within beef it ranks 10 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (35% DV), an excellent source of iron (24% DV). Most of its 112 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.7 g · 66%Carb 0.1 g · 1%Fat 3.9 g · 33%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories112 kcal6%
Total fat3.9 g5%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol124 mg41%
Sodium98 mg4%
Carbohydrate0.14 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein18 g35%
Potassium287 mg6%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron4.3 mg24%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C2 mg2%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.22 mg1%

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FDC 168625

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.

Protein35% DV
Iron24% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density78 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g98 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmeredDensity 79 vs 78Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, cooked, braisedDensity 88 vs 78Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, rawDensity 91 vs 78

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