Pork

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

FDC 167864oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 93 · +56 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, lungs, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 93 of 100. Within pork it ranks 3 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (105% DV), an excellent source of protein (28% DV), a good source of vitamin c (14% DV). Most of its 85 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.1 g · 70%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 2.7 g · 30%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories85 kcal4%
Total fat2.7 g3%
Saturated fat0.96 g5%
Cholesterol320 mg107%
Sodium153 mg7%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein14 g28%
Potassium303 mg6%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron19 mg105%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C12 mg14%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167864

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.

Iron105% DV
Protein28% DV
Vitamin C14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density93 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g153 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, spleen, rawDensity 95 vs 93Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, rawDensity 98 vs 93

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