Beef, cured, dried
FDC 170604slices (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 9 · -13 vs Sausage & deli meats medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, cured, dried is mostly calories with little else, scoring 9 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 60 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (62% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV). Most of its 153 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (2790 mg per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2790 mg | 121% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.54 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 781 mg | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.77 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.76 g | |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170604Original 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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