Beef

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

FDC 170196oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 40 · -14 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, 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.9 g · 27%Carb 3.7 g · 7%Fat 16.1 g · 66%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories224 kcal11%
Total fat16 g21%
Saturated fat7 g35%
Cholesterol87 mg29%
Sodium69 mg3%
Carbohydrate3.7 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein15 g30%
Potassium315 mg7%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron3 mg16%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C3.1 mg3%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170196

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.

Protein30% DV
Iron16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density40 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g69 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-friedDensity 44 vs 40Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, rawDensity 44 vs 40Beef, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, rawDensity 45 vs 40

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