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Beef extract

Beef extract is a concentrated savoury product made from beef, used to flavour foods or prepare drinks. The figures here describe a mixed sample including Bovril and own-brand products, before dilution. It mainly provides protein and B vitamins, with little fat. Per 100g, it contains 40g of protein, 0.6g of fat, 11g of salt and 1300µg of folate.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while folate is needed for normal red blood cell formation. The concentrated product has a high salt content, which is relevant for people watching their salt intake. The amount consumed depends on how much extract is used. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

179 kcal

Energy

760 kJ

Fat

0.6g

Carbohydrate

3.2g

of which sugars

0.4g

Fibre

0g

Proteine

40g

Sale

11g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

39g

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

9.7mg

Riboflavin (B2)

8.5mg

Niacin (B3)

87mg

Vitamina B6

0.57mg

Vitamina B12

8µg

Folato

1300µg

Calcio

37mg

Ferro

8.1mg

Magnesio

65mg

Phosphorus

400mg

Potassio

970mg

Sodio

4370mg

Zinco

1.5mg

Copper

0.26mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Mixed sample including Bovril and own brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Storia dell'articolo

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente