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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

Energía

179 kcal

Energía

760 kJ

Grasa

0.6g

Carbohydrate

3.2g

of which sugars

0.4g

Fibra

0g

Proteína

40g

Sal

11g

Alcohol

0g

Agua

39g

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

9.7mg

Riboflavin (B2)

8.5mg

Niacin (B3)

87mg

Vitamin B6

0.57mg

Vitamina B12

8µg

Ácido fólico

1300µg

Calcio

37mg

Hierro

8.1mg

Magnesio

65mg

Phosphorus

400mg

Potasio

970mg

Sodio

4370mg

Zinc

1.5mg

Cobre

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.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

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

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente