Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, cooked, braised
FDC 168629oz (85 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 88 · +34 vs Beef medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, cooked, braised ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 88 of 100. Within beef it ranks 8 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (41% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (36% DV), an excellent source of iron (30% DV). Most of its 120 calories per 100 grams come from protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 20 g | 41% |
| Potassium | 173 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 33 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 17 g | 35% |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9.4 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 8.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 28 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168629Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beef median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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