Beef, fillet steak, raw, lean

Beef fillet steak is a cut of beef; the figures here describe the raw, lean meat. It mainly provides protein and fat, with 21g of protein, 6.1g of fat and 2.8g of saturated fat per 100g. It also supplies iron, zinc and B vitamins, including vitamin B12.

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. Cooking changes the water content and therefore the nutrient amounts by weight, while added fat or salt can also affect the final values. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.