Beef, sirloin steak, raw, lean

Lean raw sirloin steak is a cut of beef. It mainly provides protein, with some fat, and also contains iron, zinc and several B vitamins. Per 100g, it provides 24g of protein and 4.5g of fat, including 2g of saturated fat. Its energy content is 566 kJ.

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 may be relevant to people monitoring their intake. These figures refer to raw meat; cooking changes its water content, and added fats or salt affect the final nutritional content. Full figures are in the tables below.