Meat & Seafood Nutrition: Protein Facts for Beef & Fish

Meat and seafood are primary protein sources, but their nutritional values vary by cut and preparation. From the benefits of swordfish to the digestibility of red meat, learn the facts about calories and protein in your favorite proteins.

Vitamins & Nutrients in Red Meat

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Gina Battaglia

Although you may think swapping that steak for a chicken breast is a healthy choice, you may want to reconsider. Although red meat has a reputation for being high in saturated fat and cholesterol, lean cuts of red meat are packed with protein, iron, zinc and B-vitamins with a minimal amount of saturated fat.