Beef, chuck, clod steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, USDA select, cooked, braised

Beef, chuck, clod steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, USDA select, cooked, braised 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 21.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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".

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 1/4" fat, USDA select, cooked, braised has been given a composite ranking of 68, and in moderation.