Beef

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

FDC 169453oz (85 g)

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Density 56 · +2 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, pancreas, cooked, braised is middling for nutrient density at 56 of 100. Within beef it ranks 29 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (54% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (23% DV), a good source of iron (14% DV). Most of its 271 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 27.1 g · 41%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 17.2 g · 59%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories271 kcal14%
Total fat17 g22%
Saturated fat5.9 g30%
Cholesterol262 mg87%
Sodium60 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein27 g54%
Potassium246 mg5%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron2.6 mg14%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C20 mg23%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 169453

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.

Protein54% DV
Vitamin C23% DV
Iron14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density56 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g27 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g60 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, tripe, cooked, simmeredDensity 59 vs 56Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe, rawDensity 60 vs 56Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedDensity 61 vs 56

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