Beef

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

FDC 168629oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 88 · +34 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, 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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.4 g · 71%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 3.7 g · 29%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories120 kcal6%
Total fat3.7 g5%
Saturated fat1.3 g6%
Cholesterol277 mg92%
Sodium101 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein20 g41%
Potassium173 mg4%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C33 mg36%
Vitamin A12 µg1%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168629

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.

Protein41% DV
Vitamin C36% DV
Iron30% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density88 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g101 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, kidneys, rawDensity 91 vs 88Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, rawDensity 92 vs 88Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-friedDensity 94 vs 88

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