Lean beef stew meat vs Stewed steak
Overall, Lean beef stew meat has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Lean beef stew meat | Stewed steak |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | c |
| NOVA group | 1 | 4 |
| Calories | 124 kcal | 117 kcal |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 14.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Beef | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lean beef stew meat has 21% less fat (3.5 g vs 4.5 g).
- Lean beef stew meat has 16% less saturated fat (1.8 g vs 2.1 g).
- Lean beef stew meat has no sugar, while Stewed steak has 0.5 g.
- Lean beef stew meat has 72% less salt (0.2 g vs 0.6 g).
- Stewed steak has 100% more fiber (0.5 g vs 0 g).
- Lean beef stew meat has 29% more protein (20.4 g vs 14.5 g).
- Lean beef stew meat has the better Nutri-Score.
- Lean beef stew meat is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Lean beef stew meat lists: Beef.
- Only Stewed steak lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Lean beef stew meat
Beef
Stewed steak
Diced Beef (65%), Beef Stock (Water, Beef Extract, Yeast Extract, Chicory Fibre, Salt, Sugar, Cornflour, Onion Concentrate, Black Pepper), Modified Maize Starch, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cornflour, Tomato Paste, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Bay Leaf
FAQ
Which is healthier: Lean beef stew meat or Stewed steak?
Overall, Lean beef stew meat has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Stewed steak has fewer calories: 117 kcal versus 124 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Lean beef stew meat has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.