Snacks

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed

FDC 167536oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 27 · -17 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 27 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 53 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (66% DV), an excellent source of iron (30% DV), a good source of potassium (13% DV). Most of its 410 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1780 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (10.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 33.2 g · 33%Carb 11 g · 11%Fat 25.6 g · 57%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories410 kcal21%
Total fat26 g33%
Saturated fat11 g54%
Cholesterol48 mg16%
Sodium1780 mg77%
Carbohydrate11 g4%
Dietary fiber1.8 g6%
Sugars9 g
Protein33 g66%
Potassium597 mg13%
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Magnesium51 mg12%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.49 mg3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167536

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.

Protein66% DV
Iron30% DV
Potassium13% DV
Magnesium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density27 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g33 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.8 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g1780 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Milk and cereal barDensity 27 vs 27Snacks, shrimp crackerDensity 29 vs 27Rice and Wheat cereal barDensity 29 vs 27

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