Beef

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

FDC 170195oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 46 · -8 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, thymus, cooked, braised is middling for nutrient density at 46 of 100. Within beef it ranks 36 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (34% DV). Most of its 319 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (8.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.8 g · 28%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 25 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories319 kcal16%
Total fat25 g32%
Saturated fat8.6 g43%
Cholesterol294 mg98%
Sodium116 mg5%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein22 g44%
Potassium433 mg9%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C30 mg34%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170195

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.

Protein44% DV
Vitamin C34% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density46 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g116 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiledDensity 48 vs 46Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, rawDensity 48 vs 46Beef, grass-fed, ground, rawDensity 48 vs 46

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