Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, braised contains 280 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 steak (350 g) provides about 980 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beef products on FoodFactly, where the median is 198 kcal per 100 g across 961 foods.
100 g provides 80% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 63% of the Daily Value for zinc and 51% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.4 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.9 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol I | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium I | 49 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 29 g | 58% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.57 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.9 µg | 80% |
| Choline I | 110 mg | 20% |
| Calcium I | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron I | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium I | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 180 mg | 14% |
| Potassium I | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc I | 6.9 mg | 63% |
| Copper I | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese I | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium I | 28.1 µg | 51% |
| Fluoride M | 22.4 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Fat 57%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein29 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat17.4 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium49 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.64 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.3 g |
| Leucine C | 2.3 g |
| Lysine C | 2.4 g |
| Methionine C | 0.75 g |
| Cystine C | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.92 g |
| Valine C | 1.4 g |
| Arginine C | 1.9 g |
| Histidine C | 0.93 g |
| Alanine C | 1.8 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 2.6 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.3 g |
| Glycine C | 1.8 g |
| Proline C | 1.4 g |
| Serine C | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.43 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.049 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.046 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.55 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 4.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 6.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.73 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (11)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 11 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water C | 53.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.93 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,173 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Betaine I | 14.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, breast, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 270 | 28.2 g | 0 g | 17.5 g |
| Veal, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 284 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 17.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, rib chop, frenched, denuded, bone-in, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, cooked, grilled Cooked | 276 | 30.9 g | 0 g | 17 g |
| Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 266 | 27 g | 0 g | 16.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 273 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 17.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 260 | 27.6 g | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 273 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 17.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 261 | 26.7 g | 0 g | 16.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked beef?
100 g of cooked beef has 280 kcal. 1 steak (350 g): about 980 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 238 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 29 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 101 g in 1 steak (350 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is among the highest quarter (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked beef?
Cooked beef has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked beef?
Cooked beef contains 17.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (34% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (80% DV), zinc (63% DV), selenium (51% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV) and choline (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 49 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, braised has 280 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169432. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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