Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw
FDC 172525oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 63 · -9 vs Lamb, veal & game medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 63 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 42 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV), a good source of vitamin c (18% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 122 calories per 100 grams come from fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 1350 mg | 450% |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 10 g | 21% |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3.4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172525Original 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 lamb, veal & game median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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