Sausage & deli meats

Beef, cured, dried

FDC 170604slices (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 9 · -13 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 31.1 g · 81%Carb 2.8 g · 7%Fat 1.9 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories153 kcal8%
Total fat1.9 g2%
Saturated fat0.95 g5%
Cholesterol79 mg26%
Sodium2790 mg121%
Carbohydrate2.8 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars2.7 g
Protein31 g62%
Potassium235 mg5%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.38 mg3%

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FDC 170604

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.

Protein62% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density9 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g31 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g2790 vs 1030 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Bologna, beef and pork, low fatDensity 12 vs 9Luncheon meat, pork, cannedDensity 12 vs 9Salami, cooked, beefDensity 12 vs 9

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