Red meat like beef, provides many of the essential nutrients needed for good
health and growth. It is the best source of iron in our diet and it is also a
provider of zinc, essential for skin growth and repair.
Over recent years, as
consumers have become more conscious of reducing their fat intake and lowering
cholesterol, producers like ABP have responded by producing meat with lower levels
of fat.
New butchery techniques mean that most of the fat is removed during processing,
and we now provide cuts of meat that can be cooked healthily in ways that suit
busy lifestyles - through microwaving, stir frying, dry frying and griddling.
Many of the important nutrients in beef are found in the lean part, so it is
still possible to reduce the fat without reducing the nutritional benefits.
Did you know...
The leanest form of pork, beef and lamb today contains less than 10% fat, compared
to at least 25% in the 1970s.
A 100g portion of lean meat contains just 3.4g fat
Lean beef is also low in sodium – the element of salt that’s linked
to high blood pressure.
A 100g serving of grilled rump steak contains 3.6mg of iron – more than
a quarter needed by women every day.
Beef:
Beef per 100g |
Energy (Kcal) |
Energy (KJ) |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Topside, raw, lean |
116 |
491 |
23.0 |
2.7 |
77 |
Topside, raw, lean & fat |
198 |
824 |
20.4 |
12.9 |
67 |
Silverside, raw, lean |
134 |
564 |
23.8 |
4.3 |
62 |
Silverside, raw, lean & fat |
215 |
894 |
20.4 |
14.8 |
53 |
Sirloin steak, raw, lean |
135 |
566 |
23.5 |
4.5 |
70 |
Sirloin steak, raw, lean & fat |
201 |
837 |
21.6 |
12.7 |
62 |
Beef brisket, raw, lean |
139 |
584 |
21.1 |
6.1 |
59 |
Beef brisket, raw, lean & fat |
218 |
905 |
18.4 |
16.0 |
50 |
Source of nutritional information: www.meatmatters.com
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