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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

Gordura

0.6g

Carbohydrate

3.2g

of which sugars

0.4g

Fibra

0g

Proteína

40g

Sal

11g

Álcool

0g

Água

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

Ácido Fólico

1300µg

Cálcio

37mg

Ferro

8.1mg

Magnésio

65mg

Phosphorus

400mg

Potássio

970mg

Sódio

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.

Leitura adicional e referências

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

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versão
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente