Meat and poultry
How much protein is in a steak?
Sirloin steak has 30.3 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (3 oz, 85 g) has 25.8 g of protein and 160 calories.
- Protein, 3 oz (85 g)
- 25.8 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 16.1 g
Very high protein density
Protein in sirloin steak by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 steak (393 g) | 119.1 g | 739 | 0 g | 25.9 g |
| 3 oz (85 g) | 25.8 g | 160 | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| 100 g | 30.3 g | 188 | 0 g | 6.6 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 188
- Protein
- 30.3 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 6.6 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 63 mg
Meat and poultry: most protein per calorie
- Turkey breast 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken breast 18.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Pork chop 14.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken thigh 13.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground turkey (93% lean) 12.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground beef (85% lean) 10.4 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a steak high in protein?
Yes. With 16.1 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 92% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of sirloin steak?
30.3 g, with 188 calories.
How much sirloin steak gives you 30 g of protein?
About 99 g, for roughly 186 calories. That's about 1.2 servings of 3 oz.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 168635: "Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, broiled" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.