Pork

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

FDC 168267oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 82 · +45 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, heart, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 82 of 100. Within pork it ranks 5 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (35% DV), an excellent source of iron (26% DV). Most of its 118 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.3 g · 61%Carb 1.3 g · 5%Fat 4.4 g · 34%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories118 kcal6%
Total fat4.4 g6%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol131 mg44%
Sodium56 mg2%
Carbohydrate1.3 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein17 g35%
Potassium294 mg6%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron4.7 mg26%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C5.3 mg6%
Vitamin A8 µg1%
Vitamin E0.63 mg4%

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FDC 168267

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.

Protein35% DV
Iron26% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density82 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g56 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, rawDensity 87 vs 82Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, lungs, rawDensity 93 vs 82Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, rawDensity 95 vs 82

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