Beef

Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, select, raw

FDC 170809oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 72 · +18 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, select, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 72 of 100. Within beef it ranks 16 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 124 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.9 g · 70%Carb 0.2 g · 1%Fat 4 g · 29%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories124 kcal6%
Total fat4 g5%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Cholesterol66 mg22%
Sodium81 mg4%
Carbohydrate0.21 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium359 mg8%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.15 mg1%

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FDC 170809

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.

Protein44% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density72 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g81 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, New Zealand, imported, inside, rawDensity 73 vs 72Beef, New Zealand, imported, manufacturing beef, rawDensity 74 vs 72Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmeredDensity 75 vs 72

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