Fillet Steak Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Fillet steak is a dense source of high-quality protein and essential micronutrients, including zinc, vitamin B6, and highly bioavailable iron (iron that is easily absorbed by the body) .
Consuming lean red meat in quantities of at least 0.5 servings per day does not negatively influence cardiovascular disease risk factors according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials .
When combined with progressive resistance training, a diet enriched with lean red meat can help enhance muscle strength and lean tissue mass .
Integrating lean red meat into a healthy dietary pattern has been shown in a randomized controlled trial to improve multiple lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors in young adults .

Interesting fact

The term 'Chateaubriand' refers specifically to the thickest part of the beef fillet, named after a 19th-century French diplomat whose chef created the cut.

Standout nutrients

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Vitamin B6

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Zinc

SUPER

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Protein

ACE

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Vitamin B12

154

kcal per 100g

Protein23.6g

Fat6.56g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.40g

Monounsat2.67g

Saturated2.92g

Trans0.25g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

PescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Heavier footprint

Beef production has a significant environmental footprint due to methane emissions and land use requirements.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Keep in original packaging on the bottom shelf

Freeze

6–12 months

Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

2 contributing source foods

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

[PDF] Fatty acid, cholesterol, vitamin, and mineral content of cooked beef ...

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Total red meat intake of ≥0.5 servings/d does not negatively influence cardiovascular disease risk factors: a systemically searched meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - ScienceDirect

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[PDF] Red meat's role in addressing 'nutrients of public health concern'

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Effects of Adding Lean Red Meat to a U.S.-Style Healthy Vegetarian Dietary Pattern on Gut Microbiota and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Young Adults: a Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial - ScienceDirect

[10]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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