Beef, stewing steak, raw, lean

Lean stewing steak is beef cut for slow cooking; the figures here describe the meat raw. It mainly provides protein, with some fat, as well as vitamins and minerals including iron, zinc and vitamin B12. Per 100g, it contains 23g of protein, 3.5g of fat, 1.4g of saturated fat and 2.1mg of iron.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Iron helps the body make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, while vitamin B12 supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation. Cooking changes the meat’s water content, so values per weight may differ after cooking. Added oil, salt, stock or sauces also affect the finished dish’s nutritional content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.