Soups & sauces

Soup, beef broth, cubed, dry

FDC 171561cube (4 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -9 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Soup, beef broth, cubed, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 57 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (35% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV), a good source of magnesium (12% DV). Most of its 170 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (24000 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.3 g · 41%Carb 16.1 g · 38%Fat 4 g · 21%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories170 kcal9%
Total fat4 g5%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Cholesterol4 mg1%
Sodium24000 mg1043%
Carbohydrate16 g6%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars15 g
Protein17 g35%
Potassium403 mg9%
Calcium60 mg5%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium50 mg12%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 171561

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
Iron12% DV
Magnesium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density1 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g24000 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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