A powerful dietary resource for people of all ages, beef is an excellent source of protein, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium and phosphorus. It also offers a highly concentrated supply of iron. In fact, it takes about three cups of raw spinach to equal the amount of iron derived in one, 3-ounce serving of beef. Even better, lean beef is relatively low in fat—an ideal recipe ingredient for people interested in lowering fat in their everyday diet. Six types of lean beef cuts average only one more gram of saturated fat per 3 oz. serving than one skinless chicken breast, yet contain eight times more vitamin B12, six times more zinc and three times more iron than chicken.
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