Nutritional value of different cuts of steak

[Agent Zero]

Does anyone know what to look for when you are buying steak since they aren't marked with nutritional labels? Do certain cuts have less saturated fat? What are some of the best kinds to get?

 

[ATX1001]

Does anyone know what to look for when you are buying steak since they aren't marked with nutritional labels? Do certain cuts have less saturated fat? What are some of the best kinds to get?

I usually go for porterhouse or sirloin and cook the meat with the fat on, but cut it off before eating. I'm no expert, but I'm fairly sure these cuts are pretty lean. Rib eye is a very nice cut, but it does have a lot more fat.

Also when you cook the steak, only turn it once! Get the pan/grill nice & hot and throw it on. Turn when you see the blood just starting to come through the top side. When you see the juice starting to pool on the top of the (now cooked) top side, you're done. This process should take less than 10min and that's for a well-done steak.. I used to leave it for ages to make sure it's cooked and it used to be tough & as dry as old boots...

 

[Throttle]

don't worry about saturated fat. balance your fats (add omega-3s), don't cut saturated fat.

eat all of them, figure out what you like, eat more of that kind.

slice your own off of the appropriate roast (always cheaper than pre-cut steaks).

 

[Jariel]

You can usually tell my looking at them, which contain the most fat. Generally fillet and sirloins are the leanest cuts, but more expensive.

Personally, I stick to rump steaks just as long as I can find good quality ones.

 

[stronglifts]

Chuck is fattest & cheapest. Sirloin is leaner but more expensive.

As Throttle advises: eat saturated fats & balance them with omega3/9 (fish oil/olive oil). Saturated fat is good for your testosterone level.

 

[guayaballer]

how much would protein does sirloin have?

 

[Warboss Alex]

how much would protein does sirloin have?

about 20-21g per 100g uncooked, like most meats.