Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmered

FDC 170598oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 38 · -16 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, 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.3 g · 28%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 22.3 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories284 kcal14%
Total fat22 g29%
Saturated fat8.1 g41%
Cholesterol132 mg44%
Sodium65 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g39%
Potassium184 mg4%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron2.6 mg14%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C1.3 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.3 mg2%

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FDC 170598

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.

Protein39% DV
Iron14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density38 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g65 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiledDensity 39 vs 38Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, rawDensity 40 vs 38Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-friedDensity 44 vs 38

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