Asado (grilled beef) Calories & Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Overview

Asado (grilled beef) is a protein-rich food commonly used in main meals across many cuisines. Per 100g serving, it provides 230 kcal of energy, 25.0g of protein, 0.0g of carbohydrates, and 14.0g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 25.0g per 100g (around 43% of its energy), approximately 50% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

With only 0.0g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet.

This food is a useful source of iron, providing 2.2mg per 100g. The UK recommended intake is 8.7mg for men and 14.8mg for women per day. Iron is essential for producing haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Low iron intake is the most common nutritional deficiency in the UK.

Each 100g serving contains 0.30g of salt, meeting the UK/EU "low salt" nutrition-claim threshold. The NHS recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day, so choosing lower-salt foods like this one makes it easier to stay within that limit and supports healthy blood pressure. Asado (grilled beef) isn't always what people expect calorie-wise, 230 kcal per 100g is the real figure. Our meal calculator keeps an honest running total of it.