Beef, tenderloin steak, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, tenderloin steak, raw contains 149 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (114 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from protein, with 41% from fat and 0.5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 29% of the Daily Value for zinc, 15% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 14% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol M | 64.4 mg | 21% |
| Sodium M | 44.8 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.18 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 21.1 g | 42% |
| Calcium M | 4.1 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 190 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 345 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 3.2 mg | 29% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
% 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 59%
- Carbohydrates 0.5%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein21.1 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat6.5 gbelow the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Sodium44.8 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 71.2 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.4 g |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
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, Australian, imported, fresh, loin, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 146 | 21 g | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| Lamb, loin, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 143 | 20.9 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean only, raw Raw | 144 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops or roasts), bone-in, separable lean only, raw Raw | 143 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, center slice, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 143 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops or roasts), boneless, separable lean only, raw Raw | 152 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 155 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, rack - fully frenched, separable lean only, raw Raw | 147 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 149 kcal. Reference amount, racc (114 g): about 170 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 21.1 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.1 g in reference amount, racc (114 g). About 59% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in raw beef?
Raw beef has 0.18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (29% DV), phosphorus (15% DV), iron (14% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 44.8 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, tenderloin steak, raw has 149 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked has 680 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: Foundation Foods, record dated April 24, 2025. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2727573. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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