Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw

FDC 168630oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 48 · -6 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, 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15 g · 22%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 23.5 g · 78%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories276 kcal14%
Total fat24 g30%
Saturated fat12 g59%
Cholesterol209 mg70%
Sodium57 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein15 g30%
Potassium277 mg6%
Calcium485 mg37%
Iron5.7 mg32%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168630

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.

Calcium37% DV
Iron32% DV
Protein30% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density48 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g57 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Beef, grass-fed, ground, rawDensity 48 vs 48Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, rawDensity 50 vs 48Beef, ground, unspecified fat content, cookedDensity 51 vs 48

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