Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised contains 198 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 steak (247 g) provides about 489 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from protein, with 28% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beef products on FoodFactly (198 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 76% of the Daily Value for zinc and 71% 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 | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol I | 102 mg | 34% |
| Sodium I | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 33.9 g | 68% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 4.9 mg | 31% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.67 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) I | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 2.3 µg | 95% |
| Choline I | 129 mg | 23% |
| Calcium I | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron I | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium I | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 214 mg | 17% |
| Potassium I | 279 mg | 6% |
| Zinc I | 8.4 mg | 76% |
| Copper I | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese I | 0.012 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium I | 39.2 µg | 71% |
% 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 72%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein33.9 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat5.9 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium56 mgbelow the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.21 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.4 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.5 g |
| Leucine M | 2.7 g |
| Lysine M | 2.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.88 g |
| Cystine M | 0.44 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.3 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.1 g |
| Valine M | 1.7 g |
| Arginine M | 2.2 g |
| Histidine M | 1.1 g |
| Alanine M | 2.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 5.1 g |
| Glycine M | 2.1 g |
| Proline M | 1.6 g |
| Serine M | 1.3 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.36 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 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.17 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.75 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta Z | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma Z | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta Z | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 59.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.98 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 829 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folate, food I | 11 µg |
| Betaine I | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 199 | 33.7 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 193 | 33.8 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Veal, sirloin, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 204 | 34 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| Veal, shoulder, blade, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 198 | 32.7 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| Game meat, beaver, cooked, roasted Cooked | 212 | 34.9 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| Veal, leg (top round), separable lean only, cooked, pan-fried, not breaded Cooked | 183 | 33.2 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Veal, shoulder, arm, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 201 | 35.7 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 188 | 34.9 g | 0 g | 4.3 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 198 kcal. 1 steak (247 g): about 489 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 168 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 33.9 g of protein per 100 g (68% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 83.7 g in 1 steak (247 g). About 72% 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 5.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% 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 (95% DV), zinc (76% DV), selenium (71% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV) and choline (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 56 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 only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised has 198 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 169469. 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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