Beef

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

FDC 169452oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 45 · -9 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, raw is middling for nutrient density at 45 of 100. Within beef it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (31% DV), a good source of vitamin c (15% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 235 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.7 g · 27%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 18.6 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories235 kcal12%
Total fat19 g24%
Saturated fat6.4 g32%
Cholesterol205 mg68%
Sodium67 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein16 g31%
Potassium276 mg6%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium18 mg4%
Vitamin C14 mg15%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 169452

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.

Protein31% DV
Vitamin C15% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density45 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g67 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, thymus, cooked, braisedDensity 46 vs 45Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiledDensity 48 vs 45Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, rawDensity 48 vs 45

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