Sausage & deli meats

Bacon and beef sticks

FDC 174602oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 21 · -1 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Bacon and beef sticks is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 21 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (58% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 517 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1420 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (16 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 29.1 g · 22%Carb 0.8 g · 1%Fat 44.2 g · 77%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories517 kcal26%
Total fat44 g57%
Saturated fat16 g80%
Cholesterol102 mg34%
Sodium1420 mg62%
Carbohydrate0.8 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.8 g
Protein29 g58%
Potassium385 mg8%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron1.9 mg10%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 174602

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.

Protein58% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density21 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g29 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1420 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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