Vitamins in Grass Fed & Finished Beef
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Vitamins in grass fed & finished beef start with what the cattle eat. Beef is a source of B vitamins and iron, and grazing on fresh pasture shapes the beef you eat.
What is grass fed beef?
Not long ago, all beef was grass-fed, because grass is what cattle eat. That changed as more cattle were fed other things, like silage, which is leftover corn stalks, sorghum, millet, and other odds and ends that are buried and allowed to ferment.
Grass fed & finished beef is the opposite of that. Cattle browse and feed on grasses as nature intended. At Pre, we consistently source only 100% Grass-Fed & Finished beef, raised with no added hormones, no sub-therapeutic antibiotics (see what are sub-therapeutic antibiotics?), and on pastures in compliance with Non-GMO Project standards (see living non-GMO).
Vitamins in grass fed & finished beef: what is in it?
Vitamin B
Beef is made almost entirely of protein, and B vitamins help your body use it. Beef is a source of B vitamins, including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. Here is what the Pre nutrition facts show for vitamin B12 and iron per serving:
Cut | Serving size | Vitamin B12 (% DV) | Iron (% DV) |
Pre Ribeye | 4 oz | 25% | 10% |
Pre New York Strip | 4 oz | 20% | 15% |
Pre Filet Mignon | 5 oz | 60% | 25% |
Pre Petite Sirloin | 5 oz | 90% | 25% |
You will find the full nutrition facts on each Pre product page.
Vitamin A and the grass connection
Grass is rich in beta-carotene, a pigment that cattle absorb, and that is why the fat on grass-fed beef looks yellow-white instead of bright white. Read more in the truth about steak fat.
How grazing shapes grass fed beef
Here is how the vitamins in grass fed & finished beef begin. When cattle graze, the energy goes from the sun to the plants, where it is passed on with the nutrients from the soil and fresh water, until the cattle eat, digest, and put on weight. Fermented feed is a cheap way to put on pounds, but grass-fed & finished cattle graze in a field all day in a low-stress environment, exactly the way they have for thousands of years.
It is also a more humane way to raise cattle. Learn more about why Pre sources from Australia and New Zealand, where cattle graze on fresh pasture year-round, and what every claim on our pack actually means.
FAQ
Vitamins in grass fed & finished beef: what is in it?
Beef is a source of B vitamins, including vitamin B12, and of iron. Pre nutrition facts show vitamin B12 from 20% to 90% of the Daily Value per serving, depending on the cut.
Why does grass-fed fat look yellow?
Grass contains beta-carotene, a pigment that cattle absorb. It gives the fat of grass-fed beef a yellow-white color.
Where can I find exact nutrition for Pre beef?
On each Pre product page. Because our steaks are cut to a consistent weight, we can calculate the nutrition for each cut accurately.
Read more: omega 3's in grass fed & finished beef.
Where can I buy Pre 100% Grass-Fed & Finished Beef?
Pre Brands beef is a lean, High Protein, delicious way to keep dinner healthy. Use our store locator to find a store near you, browse all Pre products, or find us on Instacart.
