Beef, chuck, clod steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised

Beef, chuck, clod steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 28.79 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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.68 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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, chuck, clod steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised has been given a composite ranking of 40, and in moderation.