Beef

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

FDC 170194oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 50 · -4 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, raw is middling for nutrient density at 50 of 100. Within beef it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (38% DV), an excellent source of protein (24% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 236 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.2 g · 21%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 20.4 g · 79%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories236 kcal12%
Total fat20 g26%
Saturated fat7 g35%
Cholesterol223 mg74%
Sodium96 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein12 g24%
Potassium360 mg8%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C34 mg38%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170194

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.

Vitamin C38% DV
Protein24% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density50 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g96 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, unspecified fat content, cookedDensity 51 vs 50Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, rawDensity 54 vs 50Beef, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braisedDensity 56 vs 50

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