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Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted

Beef Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 36 Foundation 51 SR Legacy

Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted is a meat at 176 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6, providing 175% and 52% of the Daily Value respectively. This meat is high in protein. Beef is a concentrated source of complete protein, heme iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Nutrient density varies significantly across different cuts and cooking methods. Our database tracks 87 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

176
Calories
kcal
27.7
Protein
g
6.4
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
4.2 µg
175% DV
☀️
Vitamin B6
0.67 mg
52% DV
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Protein
27.7 g
50% DV

Data for 87 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water Foundation65.7g
2%
Calories Foundation176kcal
Energy (kJ) Foundation735kj
Protein Foundation27.7g
50%
Total Fat Foundation6.4g
Carbohydrate Foundation0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash Foundation1.2g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium Foundation13.0mg
1%
Iron Foundation3.0mg
38%
Magnesium Foundation13.7mg
3%
Phosphorus Foundation259mg
37%
Potassium Foundation352mg
10%
Sodium Foundation54.0mg
4%
Zinc Foundation3.7mg
34%
Copper Foundation0.10mg
11%
Manganese Foundation0.008mg
0%
Selenium Foundation25.4µg
46%
Vitamins 26
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR6.0µg
1%
Vitamin A (IU) SR2.0IU
Retinol SR2.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR0.10µg
1%
Vitamin D (IU) SR3.0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0.10µg
Vitamin E SR0.25mg
2%
Vitamin K1 SR1.6µg
1%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.07mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2) Foundation0.40mg
31%
Niacin (B3) Foundation5.8mg
36%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.48mg
10%
Vitamin B6 Foundation0.67mg
52%
Folate SR7.0µg
2%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR7.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR7.0µg
Vitamin B12 Foundation4.2µg
175%
Choline SR75.6mg
14%
Betaine SR12.2mg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat Foundation2.5g
Monounsaturated Fat Foundation2.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat Foundation0.47g
Trans Fat Foundation0.36g
Cholesterol Foundation85.0mg
Omega-3 ALA Foundation0.01g
1%
Omega-3 EPA Foundation0.002g
Omega-3 DPA Foundation0.01g
Omega-3 DHA Foundation0.002g
Individual Fatty Acids 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) Foundation0.005g
Lauric Acid (12:0) Foundation0.006g
Myristic Acid (14:0) Foundation0.15g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) Foundation1.3g
Stearic Acid (18:0) Foundation0.85g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.42g
2%
Omega-6 LA Foundation0.33g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.01g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.36g
Threonine SR1.5g
Isoleucine SR1.5g
Leucine SR2.8g
Lysine SR3.2g
Methionine SR0.87g
Cystine SR0.33g
Phenylalanine SR1.3g
Tyrosine SR1.2g
Valine SR1.6g
Arginine SR2.2g
Histidine SR1.2g
Alanine SR1.9g
Aspartic Acid SR3.2g
Glutamic Acid SR5.3g
Glycine SR1.4g
Proline SR1.4g
Serine SR1.3g
Hydroxyproline SR0.14g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

41
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

148
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
19
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (19)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.3613.0
Threonine1.555.4
Isoleucine1.554.9
Leucine2.8102.3
Lysine3.2114.7
Methionine0.8731.4
Cystine0.3312.0
Phenylalanine1.346.9
Tyrosine1.244.4
Valine1.657.9
Arginine2.279.8
Histidine1.244.9
Alanine1.970.3
Aspartic Acid3.2114.7
Glutamic Acid5.3192.6
Glycine1.450.9
Proline1.450.4
Serine1.348.4
Hydroxyproline0.145.0

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

2.5g
Saturated
2.3g
Monounsaturated
0.47g
Polyunsaturated
1:12.2
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.002 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.002 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.01 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.01 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.33 g
⚠ Trans fat: 0.36 g per 100g. WHO recommends less than 1% of total energy from trans fats.

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Beef” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 34% when braised. Roasted retains 95%.
Thiamin loses up to 50% when braised. Broiled / Grilled retains 75%.
Vitamin B6 loses up to 60% when braised. Broiled / Grilled retains 60%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

25
Insulin Index
Low Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 25
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Beef (beef herd)” category.

99.5
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
326
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,451
L water / kg
Water Use
319
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions99.5 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use326 m² / kg
Water Use1,451 L / kg
Eutrophication301 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification319 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted?

Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted contains 176 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 27.7g of protein (63% of calories), 6.4g of fat (33%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted is Vitamin B12, providing 4.2 µg per 100g (175% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B6 (52% DV). Our database tracks 87 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted high in protein?

With 27.7g per 100 grams, Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 63% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted?

Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted?

Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted has a low insulin response (II: 25) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This means it triggers relatively little insulin secretion, which may be relevant for those managing insulin sensitivity or following low-insulin dietary strategies. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.