Beef

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

FDC 170597oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 95 · +41 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, spleen, cooked, braised ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 95 of 100. Within beef it ranks 2 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (219% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (56% DV), an excellent source of protein (50% DV). Most of its 145 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 25.1 g · 73%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 4.2 g · 27%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories145 kcal7%
Total fat4.2 g5%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol347 mg116%
Sodium57 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein25 g50%
Potassium284 mg6%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron39 mg219%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C50 mg56%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170597

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.

Iron219% DV
Vitamin C56% DV
Protein50% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density95 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g25 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, variety meats and by-products, spleen, rawDensity 96 vs 95

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