Beef

Beef, carcass, separable lean and fat, select, raw

FDC 169431oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 33 · -21 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, carcass, separable lean and fat, select, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 33 of 100. Within beef it ranks 44 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (35% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 278 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (9.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.5 g · 26%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 22.6 g · 74%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories278 kcal14%
Total fat23 g29%
Saturated fat9.2 g46%
Cholesterol74 mg25%
Sodium59 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein18 g35%
Potassium271 mg6%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron1.9 mg10%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A-
Vitamin E-

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FDC 169431

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
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density33 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g59 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, rawDensity 37 vs 33Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmeredDensity 38 vs 33Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiledDensity 39 vs 33

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