Beef, fillet steak, raw, lean and fat

Beef fillet steak is a cut of beef; the figures here describe raw meat with both lean tissue and fat included. It mainly provides protein and fat, with 21g of protein and 7.9g of fat per 100g, including 3.8g of saturated fat. Its energy content is 648 kJ per 100g. It also supplies iron, zinc and B vitamins.

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 relevant for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Cooking and added ingredients can change the nutritional content. Full figures are in the tables below.