Pork

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

FDC 168275oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 45 · +8 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, tongue, raw is middling for nutrient density at 45 of 100. Within pork it ranks 22 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV), a good source of iron (19% DV). Most of its 225 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.3 g · 30%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 17.2 g · 70%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories225 kcal11%
Total fat17 g22%
Saturated fat6 g30%
Cholesterol101 mg34%
Sodium110 mg5%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein16 g33%
Potassium243 mg5%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron3.4 mg19%
Magnesium18 mg4%
Vitamin C4.4 mg5%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.29 mg2%

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FDC 168275

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
Iron19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density45 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g110 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, feet, rawDensity 47 vs 45Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean and fat, cookedDensity 51 vs 45Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean and fat, rawDensity 53 vs 45

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