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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

Graisse

0.6g

Carbohydrate

3.2g

of which sugars

0.4g

Fibre

0g

Protéines

40g

Sel

11g

Alcool

0g

Eau

39g

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

9.7mg

Riboflavin (B2)

8.5mg

Niacin (B3)

87mg

Vitamine B6

0.57mg

Vitamine B12

8µg

Folate

1300µg

Calcium

37mg

Fer

8.1mg

Magnésium

65mg

Phosphorus

400mg

Potassium

970mg

Sodium

4370mg

Zinc

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.

Lectures complémentaires et références

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

Historique de l'article

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine