Stupid beef question

[Rugger]

I read that 100g raw beef will yield about 65g cooked. What I don't understand is do or don't the nutritional values become altered when the beef is cooked or is the meat losing water only?

Additionally, if the label doesn't say values are for cooked or uncooked, am I to assume they are listed for raw beef?

[ShadowFury]

I'm no expert obviously, but it does lose a bit of water, and the label applies for raw beef.

[ThomasRivera]

You count the raw value, then you subtract some amount for rendered out fat from the beef. The fat content slightly lowers depending on how its cooked.

[Steveoph]

Yup like they stated. This should be a required read for anybody cooking ground beef. It has raw, and cooked values, including different preparation methods. You can go from 30g Fat/100g serving down to 4g after browning, patting with paper towel then rinsing!!!

http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu/asset...und%20Beef.pdf

[ThomasRivera]

The beef fat thats left over can be used to cook other things. Vegetables are a prime candidate for this. The fat thats left over is usually very flavorful. Another use for it is eggs, incorporating aromatics like garlic or onion into it and making into a dressing, or pouring it back on your food.

[Rugger]

So what is the best method of preparation in regards to keeping the nutritional profile intact?

[Steveoph]

So what is the best method of preparation in regards to keeping the nutritional profile intact?

Just calculate it from raw, and subtract the fat as best you can. If you're cooking a lean piece of beef like a round roast, you won't loose much fat but if you're cooking up ground beef, you will lose alot of fat (For values , see the link above)

[ThomasRivera]

Hamburgers probably. What kind of cut are you using?

[ThomasRivera]

http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/pan_sauces.htm

Here, you should do this. Whenever there is extra fat on the bottom I usually just do something along these lines.

[Rugger]

Hamburgers probably. What kind of cut are you using?

85 15 ground. I've just been mashing it up and browning it in a pan.

[ThomasRivera]

Cook your vegetables in it after, I use a 80-20 and theres always fat in the pan. Don't cook it too high, it will squeeze the fat out quicker. You'll always lose some fat, the best you can do is cook another food in the fat.

[Rugger]

I eat all my veggies raw.
I guess I'll just need to compensate with an extra 100 calories or so somewhere else. It's difficult because there is so much varying information out there. For instance, the beef I buy states that it holds 204 calories per quarter pound, then I look on caloriecount and it says pan browned 85/15 holds 218 for 3 ounces, cooked!

[ThomasRivera]

Do you eat eggs? If you do you can cook them in the beef fat. They pull it in pretty well.

[Steveoph]

Bah, just have some coconut oil. I've eaten so much of it these last few weeks as I've tried to avoid nuts (possibly allergy). Great for the libido and the pecker

[ThomasRivera]

I've read some conflicting things about MCT's. I'll post info when I can find it.

[Steveoph]

I've read some conflicting things about MCT's. I'll post info when I can find it.

Alright, if I miss it try and PM me since I've gone thru over 1.5 L of it since the start of September lol.

[ThomasRivera]

Sure no problem. I'll post them as soon as I find them after the Giants game is done.

[ThomasRivera]

Well the only point I can find against it is that MCT's are treated as carbohydrates in a way because of their quicker digestion, different pathway of digestion and the body's preference to burn them off first.

Thats the only thing I can find against it. MCT's are however more ketogenic than other fats could possibly help get into ketosis faster. Can't find anything else really. I think i'll start incorporating them myself.

[landfill]

I read that 100g raw beef will yield about 65g cooked. What I don't understand is do or don't the nutritional values become altered when the beef is cooked or is the meat losing water only?

Additionally, if the label doesn't say values are for cooked or uncooked, am I to assume they are listed for raw beef?

Nutritional values on labels are always for raw,unless stated otherwise.When cooking meat/fish there is weight loss because the tissue cells,when subjected to heat,contract and burst,releasing liquid,which is why well cooked meat is dryer than rare cooked meat

When calculating the nutrient content of a meal,you should always use the labels values,as several samples of that specific cut will have been taken and tested,and an average nutritional value established.

There are in fact nutrients in the liquid that gets released[protein,vitamins minerals]though in quite small quantities. Cooking meat also renders out the fat,the more its cooked,the more fat comes out.

Cooked protein is easier to digest than raw protein,but it does mean that it alters the nutrient profile slightly,esp regarding fat content.If you're on the anabolic diet and want to keep the fat content intact,then probably the best is to make burgers.If you cant eat them rare,then medium cooked would be the best compromise.

Hope that helps.