Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw
FDC 170194oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 50 · -4 vs Beef medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 236 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 223 mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Potassium | 360 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 34 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 66 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170194Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beef median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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