Sausage & deli meats

Beerwurst, pork and beef

FDC 172961serving 2 oz (56 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 24 · +2 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beerwurst, pork and beef is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 24 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 27 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (28% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 276 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (732 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (8.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14 g · 20%Carb 4.3 g · 6%Fat 22.5 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories276 kcal14%
Total fat23 g29%
Saturated fat8.4 g42%
Cholesterol62 mg21%
Sodium732 mg32%
Carbohydrate4.3 g2%
Dietary fiber0.9 g3%
Sugars0 g
Protein14 g28%
Potassium244 mg5%
Calcium27 mg2%
Iron1.7 mg10%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 172961

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.

Protein28% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density24 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0.9 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g732 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Blood sausageDensity 24 vs 24Frankfurter, chickenDensity 25 vs 24Olive loaf, porkDensity 25 vs 24

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