The portions considered below are 3 ounces of cooked meat. The average steak has about 160 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 24 grams of protein.
Bottom Round Steak
180 calories, 6g fat, 0g carbs, 29g protein
This steak comes from the rump and ham area. This steak is a great cut for a variety of uses and can be served as a fully grilled steak.
The USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving) .
Brisket Flat Half
170 calories, 6g fat, 0g carbs, 28g protein
The flat half of the brisket (commonly known as the first half) is the leaner part of the brisket. Brisket is best sliced or shredded, which are the two most common ways to eat it.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving).
Chuck Short Rib
200 calories, 12g fat, 0g carbs, 24g protein Beef short ribs can be boneless or bone-in, and they're one of the fattest cuts you'll find. Beef short ribs are also one of the most flavorful and tender cuts of meat due to their high fat content.
Bone-in Ribeye Cowboy Steaks
220 calories, 14g fat, 0g carbs, 23g protein
Also known as: cowboy rib eye steak, French rib eye steak
Cowboy steak is a version of rib-eye steak that's perfect for grilling. It is a very tender meat due to its high fat content.
Denver Steak Denver Steak
180 calories, 11g fat, 0g carbs, 22g protein
Ideal for slow cooking cuts of meat. However, Denver steak is best suited for grilling due to its marbling.
Filet Mignon
170 calories, 7g fat, 0g carbs, 26g protein
The most tender steak ever, which is why you find it so expensive! With very little fat, this is a very healthy, slimming option.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
Flank Steak/Frank Steak Flank Steak
160 calories, 6g fat, 0g carbs, 23g protein
The steak is very thin and is best eaten stir-fried! Flank steak is long but also very flavorful, making it a great choice when you have a recipe that calls for sliced beef.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
Flat Iron Steak
180 calories, 9g fat, 0g carbs, 23g protein
From the shoulder, some of the most delicious beef comes from here. Flat iron steak is actually the second most tender steak, which makes it an excellent choice for grilling.
eye of round
130 calories, 3g fat, 0g carbs, 25g protein
A low-fat option, from the hind legs, which are very lean and not too tender. These steaks aren’t great for grilling, but are great for grilling or as ground beef
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
T-Bone Steak Porterhouse
180 calories, 9g fat, 0g carbs, 24g protein
Also known as: 1st Cut Porterhouse; King Steak
Porterhouse steak. If you want to order a big, meaty steak at a restaurant, this is definitely your choice. Since these steaks are so large, they're usually a perfect dinner for two!
Porterhouse steak is very similar to T-bone steak, but porterhouse steak has a larger fillet muscle. From a nutritional perspective, you'll find that the two are very similar.
Bone-In Ribeye
190 calories, 10g fat, 0g carbs, 23g protein
The rib eye steak is rich, juicy and full of flavor. Definitely one of the most popular BBQ cuts! The fat content is higher than other steaks, but you'll find that's standard for any bone-in meat, as there's quite a bit of fat surrounding the bone.
Ribeye Filet
170 calories, 8g fat, 0g carbs, 24g protein
If you want a rib eye steak, but want something a little leaner, then the rib eye steak is the way to go.
Cool belly skirt steak
200 calories, 11g fat, 0g carbs, 25g protein
A thin, flavorful steak (due to its higher fat content) that is best fried at high temperatures.
New Yorker Steak Strip Steak
160 calories, 6g fat, 0g carbs, 25g protein
Great for grilling! With only 6 grams of fat per serving, it's a great choice for enjoying your steak, especially since it's priced slightly lower.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
T-Bone Steak T-Bone Steak
180 calories, 9g fat, 0g carbs, 23g protein
T-bone steak is very similar to porterhouse steak, but is usually slightly smaller!
Inner hindquarter meat Top Round
140 calories, 3g fat, 0g carbs, 25g protein
The top round steak is very lean, so the meat is quite tough. For the best flavor, you'll get the best results from slow cooking this cut.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
Top Sirloin Steak
150 calories, 5g fat, 0g carbs, 26g protein
Rich in flavor but still lean, perfect for grilling.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
Tender Tip Steak Tri-Tip
220 calories, 13g fat, 0g carbs, 25g protein
They are a lean cut of meat from the tip of the sirloin. Tri-Tip is a special cut of sirloin named for its triangular shape.
USDA considers lean meat: less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol (per serving)
Which steak is the leanest?
The leanest steak you can buy is the top shank.
This lean steak contains only 3 grams of fat per 3 ounces of cooked portion, which means these steaks contain only 1 gram of fat per ounce.
That is, the buttocks and hind legs. Because the muscles in this area are used for movement, it produces the leanest (but also least tender) beef.
