Bacon and beef sticks
FDC 174602oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 21 · -1 vs Sausage & deli meats medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 517 kcal | 26% |
| Total fat | 44 g | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1420 mg | 62% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | |
| Protein | 29 g | 58% |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 12 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 398 mg | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.22 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.22 g | |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3.9 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4.8 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174602Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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