Pork

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw

FDC 168264oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 59 · +22 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw is middling for nutrient density at 59 of 100. Within pork it ranks 14 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV), a good source of vitamin c (15% DV). Most of its 127 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.3 g · 33%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 9.2 g · 67%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories127 kcal6%
Total fat9.2 g12%
Saturated fat2.1 g10%
Cholesterol2200 mg733%
Sodium120 mg5%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein10 g21%
Potassium258 mg5%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C14 mg15%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168264

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.

Protein21% DV
Vitamin C15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density59 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g120 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean only, rawDensity 63 vs 59Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, cooked, crumblesDensity 66 vs 59Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, cooked, pan-broiledDensity 67 vs 59

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