Beef

Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked

FDC 174013oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 61 · +7 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 61 of 100. Within beef it ranks 26 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (57% DV), a good source of iron (14% DV). Most of its 203 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 28.7 g · 58%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 9.2 g · 42%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories203 kcal10%
Total fat9.2 g12%
Saturated fat3.5 g18%
Cholesterol82 mg27%
Sodium53 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein29 g57%
Potassium298 mg6%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron2.5 mg14%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%

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FDC 174013

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.

Protein57% DV
Iron14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density61 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g29 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g53 vs 66 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmeredDensity 62 vs 61Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, rawDensity 62 vs 61Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, rawDensity 63 vs 61

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