Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw
FDC 168630oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 48 · -6 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, mechanically separated beef, raw is middling for nutrient density at 48 of 100. Within beef it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (37% DV), an excellent source of iron (32% DV), an excellent source of protein (30% DV). Most of its 276 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (11.8 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 276 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 24 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 4.8 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168630Original 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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