Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, USDA select, cooked, broiled

Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, USDA select, cooked, broiled has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, USDA select, cooked, broiled has been given a composite ranking of 70, and in moderation.