Steak tartare: Nutrition Facts
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Steak tartare contains 216 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (225 g) provides about 486 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 0.6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 85% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for zinc and 35% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol C | 165 mg | 55% |
| Sodium C | 370 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.34 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.08 g | |
| Protein C | 17.4 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A C | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.054 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.33 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2 µg | 85% |
| Choline C | 134 mg | 24% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 184 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 262 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 4 mg | 37% |
| Copper C | 0.083 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 19 µg | 35% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 0.6%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein17.4 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars0.08 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat15.6 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium370 mgabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.065 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 109 µg |
| Retinol C | 40 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 21 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb or mutton with gravy | 219 | 17.3 g | 1.6 g | 15.4 g |
| Tuna cake or patty | 206 | 15.3 g | 2.7 g | 14.9 g |
| Veal scallopini | 241 | 18.7 g | 1.5 g | 17.5 g |
| Burrito bowl, beef or pork | 213 | 20 g | 0.27 g | 14.2 g |
| Kung Pao pork | 219 | 16.9 g | 4.6 g | 14.8 g |
| Kung Pao beef | 216 | 17.9 g | 4.6 g | 14.4 g |
| Crab, cake | 214 | 14.4 g | 4.5 g | 15 g |
| Clam cake or patty | 246 | 19 g | 6.8 g | 15.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in steak tartare?
100 g of steak tartare has 216 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 486 kcal.
Is steak tartare high in protein?
Steak tartare contains 17.4 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39.2 g in 1 cup (225 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in steak tartare?
Steak tartare has 0.34 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in steak tartare?
Steak tartare contains 15.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.8 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does steak tartare contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (85% DV), zinc (37% DV), selenium (35% DV), Niacin (B3) (25% DV) and choline (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in steak tartare?
100 g contains 370 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706394. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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