Dairy & eggs

Cheese, brick

FDC 172176cup, diced (132 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 37 · +2 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, brick is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 24 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (52% DV), an excellent source of protein (46% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (32% DV). Most of its 371 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (560 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 23.2 g · 25%Carb 2.8 g · 3%Fat 29.7 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories371 kcal19%
Total fat30 g38%
Saturated fat19 g94%
Cholesterol94 mg31%
Sodium560 mg24%
Carbohydrate2.8 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.51 g
Protein23 g46%
Potassium136 mg3%
Calcium674 mg52%
Iron0.43 mg2%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A292 µg32%
Vitamin E0.26 mg2%

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FDC 172176

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.

Calcium52% DV
Protein46% DV
Vitamin A32% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density37 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g560 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

EggnogDensity 38 vs 37Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 38 vs 37Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin DDensity 38 vs 37

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