Beef is a good source of protein and also contains zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins. Beef contains a significant amount of DPA, or clupanodonic acid, which is used in omega-3 fatty acids.

Creatine:
- A compound that provides lots of energy to muscles
Taurine:
- An antioxidant amino acid that supports heart and muscle function
CLA:
- A type of fat that can help with weight loss, burn fat, and improve skin firmness

Proteins consist of a total of 20 different amino acids, ten of which the human body cannot produce on its own and must be obtained from food. Amino acids serve as building blocks in tissue and enzyme proteins as well as in many hormones and neural transmitters. Protein contains 17 kJ (4 kcal) of energy per gram.
Excess protein is not stored, but is converted into fat in the body.

Beef contains 143.1 kcal (598.7 kJ) of energy, of which fat is 8.4 g, saturated fat 3.7 g, monounsaturated fat 3.1 g, and polyunsaturated fat 0.3 g. It contains no carbohydrates or sugars, protein is 16.9 g, salt 0.1 g, and contains no fiber.

Among vitamins, it contains 10.0 µg of vitamin A, 0.1 mg of thiamine, 0.1 mg of riboflavin, 0.4 mg of vitamin B6, 1.4 µg of vitamin B12, 0.2 µg of vitamin D, 0.5 mg of vitamin E, 5.0 µg of folate, and 4.9 mg of niacin. There is no vitamin C.

Among minerals, it contains 140.0 mg of phosphorus, 3.0 µg of iodine, 250.0 mg of potassium, 9.0 mg of calcium, 0.1 mg of copper, 17.0 mg of magnesium, 56.0 mg of sodium, 2.1 mg of iron, 15.1 µg of selenium, and 3.3 mg of zinc.