Beef

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

FDC 169451oz (113 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, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 94 of 100. Within beef it ranks 3 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (552% DV), an excellent source of protein (41% DV), an excellent source of iron (27% DV). Most of its 135 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.4 g · 63%Carb 3.9 g · 12%Fat 3.6 g · 25%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories135 kcal7%
Total fat3.6 g5%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol275 mg92%
Sodium69 mg3%
Carbohydrate3.9 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein20 g41%
Potassium313 mg7%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium18 mg4%
Vitamin C1.3 mg1%
Vitamin A4970 µg552%
Vitamin E0.38 mg3%

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FDC 169451

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 A552% DV
Protein41% DV
Iron27% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density94 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g69 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, spleen, cooked, braisedDensity 95 vs 94Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, rawDensity 96 vs 94

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