Snacks

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked

FDC 168850oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 17 · -27 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, beef sticks, smoked is mostly calories with little else, scoring 17 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 58 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (43% DV), a good source of iron (19% DV). Most of its 550 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1530 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (20.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.5 g · 16%Carb 5.4 g · 4%Fat 49.6 g · 81%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories550 kcal28%
Total fat50 g64%
Saturated fat21 g104%
Cholesterol133 mg44%
Sodium1530 mg67%
Carbohydrate5.4 g2%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein22 g43%
Potassium257 mg5%
Calcium68 mg5%
Iron3.4 mg19%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C6.8 mg8%
Vitamin A13 µg1%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168850

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.

Protein43% DV
Iron19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density17 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 8.1 median
Sodium / 100 g1530 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Snacks, Pretzels, gluten- free made with cornstarch and potato flourDensity 17 vs 17Snack, Pretzel, hard chocolate coatedDensity 17 vs 17Snacks, pork skins, barbecue-flavorDensity 25 vs 17

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