Super source
Protein
23.6 g · 47% DV target
The most tender cut of beef, fillet steak is prized for its buttery texture and lean profile, serving as a concentrated source of high-quality protein and essential minerals.
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) .1
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 .6
When combined with progressive resistance training, a diet enriched with lean red meat can help enhance muscle strength and lean tissue mass .8
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 .10
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
23.6 g · 47% DV target
2.92 g · 15% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.25 g · 25% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.25 μg · 1% DV target
0.28 mg · 22% DV target
5.02 mg · 31% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep in original packaging on the bottom shelf
Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn
Beef production has a significant environmental footprint due to methane emissions and land use requirements.
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.