BEEF BENEFITS
beef FACTS that will surprise you
Beef comes out
ON
TOP
more Iron
600%
more Vitamin B 12
protein
One serving of beef (75 g at
184 calories) has the same
amount of protein as about 3.5
servings of almonds
(104 almonds at 728 calories).
Compared to chicken breast, beef has:
200%
Beef’s BIG on
700%
more Zinc
THE FACTS ON FAT:
About half the fat in beef is monounsaturated,
the same fat found in olive oil!
Calorie for calorie, beef is a delicious way to
meet your family’s nutrition needs. And since
it pairs up perfectly with traditional sides like
vegetables and whole grains, beef makes it
easy to feed your family a healthy, balanced
diet, in line with Canada’s Food Guide.
Beef is very high in protein, a nutrient
that is essential at every stage of life.
Did you know? Protein:
• helps build and repair body tissues
• helps build antibodies
• helps build strong muscles
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating
a variety of Meat and Alternatives, including lean meat
Packed with nutrients like
iron, zinc, protein and
B vitamins, beef is one
powerful protein!
Per 75 grams cooked beef: 184 calories, 26 g protein, 7.6 g fat (3.9 g monounsaturated), 2.5 mg iron (20% DV), 6.5 mg zinc (70% DV),
1.83 μg vitamin B12 (90% DV)
Per 75 grams cooked chicken breast: 0.78 mg iron, 0.75 mg zinc, 0.26 μg vitamin B12
Per ¼ cup almonds: 208 calories, 7.6 g protein
Source of nutrient values: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File, 2015. Food codes: Beef 6172, Chicken 842, Almonds 2534