Beef, stewing steak, stewed, lean and fat

Stewed beef stewing steak, including both lean meat and fat, provides mainly protein and fat, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 29g of protein and 9.6g of fat, including 3.7g of saturated fat. It also provides 2.3mg of iron. These figures refer to the cooked meat with its fat, rather than lean meat alone.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Salt added during cooking, or included in stock and sauces, can increase the salt content of the finished dish. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.