Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised

FDC 168626oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 94 · +40 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, liver, cooked, braised ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 94 of 100. Within beef it ranks 4 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (1049% DV), an excellent source of protein (58% DV), an excellent source of iron (36% DV). Most of its 191 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 29.1 g · 63%Carb 5.1 g · 11%Fat 5.3 g · 26%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories191 kcal10%
Total fat5.3 g7%
Saturated fat3 g15%
Cholesterol396 mg132%
Sodium79 mg3%
Carbohydrate5.1 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein29 g58%
Potassium352 mg7%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron6.5 mg36%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C1.9 mg2%
Vitamin A9440 µg1049%
Vitamin E0.51 mg3%

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FDC 168626

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 A1049% DV
Protein58% DV
Iron36% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density94 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g29 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g79 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, liver, rawDensity 94 vs 94Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braisedDensity 95 vs 94Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, rawDensity 96 vs 94

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