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​Calorie-for-calorie, beef is one of the most nutrient-rich foods. Not only does it provide you with a bundle of essential nutrients, but it has one of the highest concentrations of these nutrients compared to many other proteins.

A three-ounce serving of lean beef contributes less than 10 percent of calories to a 2,000-calorie diet yet it supplies more than 10 percent of the Daily Value for nine essential nutrients. Based on a 2000-calorie diet, just 3 ounces of lean beef provides you with:
  • ​Protein—Helps build a strong and muscular body.
  • Zinc—Helps create a healthy immune system & heal wounds. 
  • Phosphorus—Necessary for strong teeth and bones 
  • Iron— Helps carry oxygen in the blood to all cells and muscles to prevent fatigue. 
  • B-Complex Vitamins (including Vitamin B12, Niacin,Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin)—Help release energy from food.
Source: https://www.beef.org/udocs/Beef%20Bytes%20Health.pdf