Beef

Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered

FDC 169448oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 79 · +25 vs Beef median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 79 of 100. Within beef it ranks 9 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (57% DV), an excellent source of iron (35% DV). Most of its 165 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 28.5 g · 73%Carb 0.2 g · 0%Fat 4.7 g · 27%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories165 kcal8%
Total fat4.7 g6%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol212 mg71%
Sodium59 mg3%
Carbohydrate0.15 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein29 g57%
Potassium219 mg5%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron6.4 mg35%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.29 mg2%

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FDC 169448

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
Iron35% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beef median

Nutrient density79 vs 54 median
Protein / 100 g29 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, variety meats and by-products, lungs, cooked, braisedDensity 88 vs 79Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, rawDensity 91 vs 79Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, rawDensity 92 vs 79

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