Beef

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

FDC 169450oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 75 · +21 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, kidneys, cooked, simmered is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 75 of 100. Within beef it ranks 13 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (55% DV), an excellent source of iron (32% DV). Most of its 158 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 27.3 g · 72%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 4.7 g · 28%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories158 kcal8%
Total fat4.7 g6%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol716 mg239%
Sodium94 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein27 g55%
Potassium135 mg3%
Calcium19 mg1%
Iron5.8 mg32%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.08 mg1%

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FDC 169450

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.

Protein55% DV
Iron32% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density75 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g27 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g94 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, rawDensity 75 vs 75Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, rawDensity 77 vs 75Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, rawDensity 78 vs 75

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