How much Protein is in Beef, Steak and other Meats

Protein Content of Beef, Steak, Jerky, Ribs and other Meats

The chart shows how much protein is in various types of steak, lean steak, ground beef and other meats. Protein content of steak, beef and meat is important to know for dietary purposes. This can help determine the leanest cuts for bodybuilders as well as those on a weight loss diet.

This information can assist those desiring a healthy diet consisting of high protein foods, or where tracking protein, carbs and fat intake is necessary.

Also See Protein Content of Chicken, Turkey and Poultry

Toward the bottom of the chart are Omaha Steaks nutrition information. These values are taken directly from their website showing protein as well as and fat content of various cut of steak.

Also see the following articles for additional information on Steak Protein content;

Steak Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

How Much Protein Is in 9 Ounces of Steak?

Beef 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Effects

Protein content of Steak & Beef Products Table

this table lists how much protein is in steak and beef. As you will notice, the higher the fat content is by weight, the amount of protein will decrease. Higher fat content will also dramatically increase total calories.

Protein and carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram, whereas fat contains a whopping 9 calories per gram!

Meat	Protein Grams	Carb Grams	Fat Grams	Calories
8 ounce beef brisket	48	0	17	352
8 ounces corned beef	32	0	34	448
8 ounce flank steak	48	0	16	352
4 ounces ground beef 95% lean	24	0	6	152
4 ounces ground beef 90% lean	24	0	11	196
4 ounces ground beef 85% lean	20	0	17	240
4 ounces ground beef 80% lean	20	0	22	284
4 ounces ground beef 75% lean	16	0	28	328
4 ounces ground beef 70% lean	16	0	34	372
1 ounce beef jerky	9	0	7	116
8 ounce beef liver	48	0	8	312
8 ounce porterhouse steak	43	0	42	560
3 large beef ribs	34	0	37	474
4 ounce roast beef	14	1	5	106
8 ounce top sirloin	48	0	29	456
8 ounce T-bone steak	44	0	35	496
Top sirloin (3 oz cooked)	18	0	3	108
Eye of Round (3 oz cooked)	18	0	3	105
Bottom round (3 oz cooked)	18	0	3	108
Top Round (3 oz cooked)	19	0	4	119
Strip Steak (3 oz cooked)	18	0	9	161
Tri-Tip (3 oz cooked)	18	0	6	138
8 ounce tenderloin	48	0	25	560

Omaha Steaks Protein Content Table

Omaha Steak Product	Protein Grams	Carb Grams	Fat Grams	Calories
Omaha Steaks Standard Filet Mignon 4 oz.	20	0	27	330
Omaha Steaks Standard Filet Mignon 5 oz.	28	0	25	350
Omaha Steaks Standard Filet Mignon 10 oz.	50	0	67	820
Omaha Steaks Butchers Cut Filet Mignon 6 oz.	38	0	12	270
Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Filet Mignon 6 oz.	30	0	40	490
Omaha Steaks Top Sirloin 6 oz.	36	0	14	290
Omaha Steaks Top Sirloin 8 oz.	49	0	19	390
Omaha Steaks Rib Eye 8 oz.	51	0	12	310
Omaha Steaks Rib Eye 10 oz.	64	0	15	390
Omaha Steaks Bison Boneless Strip Steak 8 oz.	51	0	12	300
Omaha Steaks Bison Rib Eye 8 oz.	51	0	22	410

Taking a look at the tables above, you can see that the protein content of steak and beef can vary by quite a lot. The content of fat in different cuts of meat and steak also varies dramatically.

Bodybuilders and strength athletes can use this table to tweak their diets by comparing cuts and stay away from the higher fat content.

Steak & Beef Protein Cost

Steak is, of course one of the more expensive sources of high quality protein. If you are looking for the least expensive sources, you may look at chicken and canned tuna. Protein powders are, believe it or not, gram for gram one of the cheapest protein sources.

Bodybuilders for example need 1-1.5 grams of high quality protein per pound of bodyweight per day for optimum growth. This means upwards of 200-300 grams of protein per day!! This is not cheap, so finding a good quality, low price source is important.