Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, USDA choice, cooked, broiled

Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, USDA choice, cooked, broiled has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.65 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, USDA choice, cooked, broiled has been given a composite ranking of 61, and in moderation.