Zinc to help boost immunity. 100 grams of lean beef provides on average,
60% of the daily zinc requirement.
Vitamin B12 for normal growth and development. Canadian Beef is one of
nature’s best sources of B12.
Vitamin D to help build that beautiful smile and strong bones. Canadian
Beef is one of the few natural food sources of Vitamin D.
Iron to assist with learning and concentration. Beef ’s iron is easier for your
body to absorb than that found in plant sources, such as tofu or beans.
Per 100 grams raw lean beef, trimmed of external fat (composite of 26 cuts): 162 Calories, 21 g protein, 7.8 g fat, 0 g carbohydrate % Daily Value: potassium 9% DV, iron 15% DV, vitamin D 10% DV, thiamine 10% DV, riboflavin 15% DV, niacin 45% DV, vitamin B6 15% DV, vitamin B12 110% DV, pantothenate 10% DV, phosphorus 15% DV, magnesium 10% DV, zinc 60% DV, selenium 40% DV
And there’s more good news – Canadian Beef is lean.
There are EIGHT cuts of beef PLUS Lean and Extra Lean Ground Beef, Ground Beef
Sirloin, Chuck and Round, that qualify for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada’s
Health Check™ program.
Health Check™ Qualified Beef
Nutrition information based on beef cuts trimmed of external fat (0-inch/cm trim)
Lean Beef Choices
(100 grams raw) | Fat
(grams) |
|---|
| Eye of Round | 5 |
| Inside Round | 5 |
| Sirloin Tip | 5 |
| Top Sirloin | 6 |
| Strip Loin | 8 |
| Flank | 8 |
| Cross Rib | 9 |
| Outside Round | 9 |
| Extra Lean Ground Sirloin or Round | 10 |
| Extra Lean Ground Beef | 10 |
| Lean Ground Sirloin, Round or Chuck | 15 |
| Lean Ground Beef | 15 |
† The Heart and Stroke Foundation's registered dietitians have reviewed this recipe to ensure it meets the specific nutrient criteria developed by the Health Check™ program based on the recommendations in Canada's Food Guide. A fee is paid by each participating company to help cover the cost of this voluntary, not-for-profit program. » Visit www.healthcheck.org