Beef

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

FDC 168628oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 92 · +38 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, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 92 of 100. Within beef it ranks 6 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (44% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (43% DV), an excellent source of protein (32% DV). Most of its 92 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.2 g · 74%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 2.5 g · 26%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories92 kcal5%
Total fat2.5 g3%
Saturated fat0.86 g4%
Cholesterol242 mg81%
Sodium198 mg9%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein16 g32%
Potassium340 mg7%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron8 mg44%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C39 mg43%
Vitamin A14 µg2%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168628

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.

Iron44% DV
Vitamin C43% DV
Protein32% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density92 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g198 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, cooked, pan-friedDensity 94 vs 92Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braisedDensity 94 vs 92Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, rawDensity 94 vs 92

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