Beef, silverside, salted, raw, lean

Salted beef silverside is a cut of beef preserved with salt. The figures here describe the raw, lean form, before cooking. It mainly provides protein and fat, with 19g of protein and 7g of fat per 100g. This includes 2.5g of saturated fat, while the salt content is 1.6g per 100g.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Beef also provides iron, which contributes to the formation of red blood cells, and zinc, which supports normal immune function. The salt and saturated fat content are worth noting for people monitoring their intake of these nutrients. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.