Bistecca Alla Fiorentina Recipe
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 2.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 116.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 12 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 11, for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 28% | |
| Calories from Fat | 71% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 1% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3.4 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Thiamin | 0.31 mg | 20.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 18.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Niacin | 6.5 mg | 32.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 mg | 31.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Folate | 11.5 mcg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 5 mcg | 82.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.62 mg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14.6 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Magnesium | 36.6 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 0.31 mg | 0.03% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 0.31 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 506.3 mg | 21.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 5.9 mg | 39.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 30.7 mcg | 43.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.78 g | 0.26% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.31 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
| Threonine | 1.6 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 1.6 mg | |||
| Leucine | 1.6 mg | |||
| Lysine | 2.8 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 1.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 1.9 mg | |||
| Arginine | 2.2 mg | |||
| Histidine | 1.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 2.2 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 3.1 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 5.3 mg | |||
| Glycine | 1.9 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 1.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 63% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g | 70% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Water | 117.1 g | |||
| Ash | 3.1 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1685 Calories from Fat 1186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 131.8 g 202.8%
Saturated Fat 45.1 g 225.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 381 mg 127%
Sodium 1630.3 mg 67.9%
Total Carbohydrates 2.5 g 0.8%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 116.5 g 233%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 4.7% Iron 66.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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