Pork

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

FDC 168270oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 87 · +50 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, kidneys, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 87 of 100. Within pork it ranks 4 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV), an excellent source of iron (27% DV), a good source of vitamin c (15% DV). Most of its 100 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.5 g · 69%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 3.3 g · 31%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories100 kcal5%
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1 g5%
Cholesterol319 mg106%
Sodium121 mg5%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein17 g33%
Potassium229 mg5%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C13 mg15%
Vitamin A59 µg7%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168270

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.

Protein33% DV
Iron27% DV
Vitamin C15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density87 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g121 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, lungs, rawDensity 93 vs 87Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, rawDensity 95 vs 87Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, rawDensity 98 vs 87

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