Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw
FDC 170196oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 40 · -14 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, raw is middling for nutrient density at 40 of 100. Within beef it ranks 40 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (30% DV), a good source of iron (16% DV). Most of its 224 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 | 224 kcal | 11% |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.83 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 4.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.87 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170196Original 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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