New York strip steak, also known as Kansas City strip and club steak, is a rich source of protein, B vitamins and minerals. All nutritional values below are based on one 3 oz. portion, trimmed to 1/8 inch fat. All dietary reference intakes are for adults between 18 and 50 years of age.
Calories
One 3 oz. New York strip steak contains 224 calories, all of which come from protein and fat. One steak contains no carbohydrates, no sugar and no fiber.
Protein
One 3 oz. steak supplies 22.5 grams of protein. The dietary reference intake (DRI) for protein ranges from 46 to 56 grams per day so one steak provides nearly half the DRI for protein per day. The protein in a New York strip steak is made up of 19 amino acids, including all 10 essential amino acids; essential amino acids must be obtained through the diet, as they are not made in the body.
Fat
One New York strip steak also contains 14.3 grams of fat, 5.6 of which are saturated fat. Along with saturated fat, one steak also contains 5.9 grams of monounsaturated fat and .5 gram of polyunsaturated fat.
Cholesterol
One 3 oz. steak provides 75 mg of cholesterol. This is 25 percent of the recommended maximum of 300 mg for adults.
Minerals
Twenty-four mcg of selenium are supplied by one 3 oz. New York strip steak, which is 44 percent of the DRI. New York strip steak is also rich in zinc and phosphorus, providing 37 and 25 percent of the DRI, respectively. One steak also provides 14 percent of the DRI of potassium and 18 percent of the DRI of iron for men. Because women need significantly more iron than men, one 3 oz steak provides only 8 percent of the DRI for women.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
New York strip steak is rich in some B vitamins, with one 3 oz. steak providing over 35 percent of the DRI of both niacin and vitamin B6. One steak provides an even higher percentage of B12, with 3 oz. containing 55 percent of the DRI. One 3 oz. steak also contains over 15 percent of the DRI of choline and small amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and thiamine. New York strip steak does not contain any vitamin C.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
While New York strip steak provides many water-soluble vitamins, it is not a significant source of any fat-soluble vitamins. One 3 oz. steak contains no vitamin A and only small amounts of vitamin K and vitamin E.
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