The table below lists the fat content of beef and breaks it down into saturated and unsaturated fats. More than half the fat in beef is unsaturated which is the healthier type, the monounsaturated fats can help decrease cholesterol levels.

To reduce the fat content of beef lean cuts should be selected and low fat cooking methods are recommended such as grilling or stewing. Beef fat tend to be lower in sirloin or tenderloin.

Fat content in beef table: