Last Updated on August 28, 2024
Pan seared, grilled or even oven baked – steak is delicious – and the protein in steak makes it nutritious too. You eat steak because you love it, but did you know steak is a tasty protein choice that you can feel good about eating? Yes, steak doesn’t just make your mouth water – it’s also good for your body. Just how much protein is in steak depends largely on its cut – with some cuts boasting up to 50 grams per serving, making steak a yummy nutritional powerhouse that fits nicely in most diets and eating plans.
Why is Protein Important and How Much is Enough?
Protein is one of the body’s most essential macronutrients; without it, everything from the immune system to the body’s organs and tissues suffer. The body uses protein to help repair and grow cells and keep all its systems working as they should. Scientists say that without sufficient protein in the diet, the body turns to its skeletal muscle to get what it needs for bodily functions. Because of this, the USDA recommends that adults consume 0.37 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily. Based on this formula, USDA recommends that a 150-pound adult consume 55.5 grams of protein at minimum per day. Recently, the organization noted that adults aged 60 and older may need as much as 0.54 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily (81 grams for a 150-pound person).
Protein in Steak Cuts
The amount of protein in a 10-ounce steak varies slightly. The most protein-packed steak, sirloin, leads the pack with 50 grams per serving. Sirloin steak has a robust flavor profile in addition to its excellent protein content. It also tends to have less fat than most other cuts, so it has fewer calories.
Filet mignon is a close second with 48 grams of protein per 10 ounces. Lean and tender filet mignon has a substantial protein kick and fewer calories than the third-most-protein-packed steak – ribeye.
Ribeye steak protein comes in at 42 grams per 10-ounce serving. One of the most coveted cuts among beef-loving carnivores, ribeye steaks are prized for their rich, marbled fat content and their oh-so-tender bite. Because it has this sought-after marbling in abundance, the calories in ribeye steak are naturally higher than most other cuts, a tradeoff some steak connoisseurs are willing to make to experience its exceptional flavor profile.
Protein in Steak: Get Yours Delivered
Generally, leaner cuts of steak like sirloin, blade, top and eye of round contain more protein, while fattier cuts such as porterhouse have less protein content. Luckily, ButcherBox makes it easy to meet your protein intake goals with its many popular steak cuts. To sample the three most protein-packed cuts of steak, try our sampler box, curated just for steak lovers. Discover the goodness of protein in steak with our sustainably and ethically sourced subscription boxes now.
Kinesha is an Executive Producer at ButcherBox with experience as a food truck owner, bartender, and content creator.
