A T-bone steak, cut from the loin of a cow, must weigh between 8 and 24 ozs., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A T-bone steak tends to have more calories than other cuts.
Calories
Beef, especially a T-bone steak, has a high number of calories per ounce. A T-bone steak contains 250 calories in a 3 oz. serving. Most steak houses offer 8 oz. or larger T-bone steaks. Toppings such as barbecue sauce, butter or sauteed mushrooms will increase the number of calories.
Protein
Protein is essential for building muscle and repairing cellular damage. The National Institutes of Health recommends adults get two to three servings of protein daily. A serving of protein consists of 2 to 3 ozs. of lean, cooked meat. A 3 oz. serving of T-bone steak provides 23 grams of protein.
Other Nutrients
A 3 oz. T-bone steak provides 18 grams of fat, 50 grams of sodium and 15 grams of iron. The fat in this cut of beef includes 7 grams of saturated fat and 70 grams of cholesterol.
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