Beef

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

FDC 169449oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 91 · +37 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, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 91 of 100. Within beef it ranks 7 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (47% DV), an excellent source of protein (35% DV), an excellent source of iron (26% DV). Most of its 99 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.4 g · 71%Carb 0.3 g · 1%Fat 3.1 g · 28%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories99 kcal5%
Total fat3.1 g4%
Saturated fat0.87 g4%
Cholesterol411 mg137%
Sodium182 mg8%
Carbohydrate0.29 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein17 g35%
Potassium262 mg6%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron4.6 mg26%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C9.4 mg10%
Vitamin A419 µg47%
Vitamin E0.22 mg1%

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FDC 169449

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.

Vitamin A47% DV
Protein35% DV
Iron26% DV
Vitamin C10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density91 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g182 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, lungs, rawDensity 92 vs 91Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-friedDensity 94 vs 91Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braisedDensity 94 vs 91

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