Steak tips provide a high protein meal, but the dish is also high in calories. Dr. John Berardi explains that high protein intake might assist weight loss, but overall calories matter, too, so check nutrition facts carefully if you are dieting.
Calories
According to nutrition website the Daily Plate, a 5 oz. serving of steak tips contains 300 calories. MayoClinic.com's exercise expenditure information notes that it would take more than an hour of water aerobics to burn off 300 calories.
Protein
The nutrition information at the Daily Plate notes that a 5 oz. serving of steak tips contains 41 g of protein. Protein helps build muscle and other body tissues, and the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that consuming 20 percent to 25 percent of your calories from protein may be beneficial for overall health.
Fat
Steak tips are high in fat. The Daily Plate explains that 5 oz. of steak tips contains 14 g of fat, with 6 g of saturated fat.
Carbohydrates
According to the Daily Plate, steak tips do not contain any carbohydrates. However, adding sauce and other condiments may add carbohydrates, so check nutrition labels when available.
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