Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmered
FDC 170598oz (85 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 38 · -16 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, tongue, cooked, simmered is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 38 of 100. Within beef it ranks 42 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (39% DV), a good source of iron (14% DV). Most of its 284 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (8.1 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 | 284 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | 39% |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 241 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | 33% |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170598Original 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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