Three ounces of beef stew offers about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna, but the beef contains over 300 Calories while the tuna contains about 100 Calories. What is the term for this difference?

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Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients a food provides relative to the number of calories it contains. In this case, the tuna has a higher nutrient density for iron compared to the beef stew, as it provides the same amount of iron for fewer calories.

Three Ounces of Beef Stew Offers About the Same Amount