Vitamins in Beef
Vitamins are organic compounds which are required in small quantities to sustain life. This organic compound is called vitamin when our organism cannot synthesize it in sufficient quantities and must be obtained through the diet. Most people should get all the vitamins they need by eating a varied and balanced diet.
Vitamin B-9 (7 mg), Vitamin B-3 (4.58 mg) and Vitamin B-12 (2.71 mg) are some of the vitamins present in Beef.
Nutrition Facts for 100g
Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family. This vitamin helps in the production of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that allow brain and nerve cells to communicate with one another. 0.2 milligrams of Vitamin B6 can be found on every 100 grams of Beef, the 12% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B-6 intake.
0.2 mg
12%
daily value
Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family. Vitamin B12 is important to DNA synthesis and maintaining healthy nerve cells. 100 grams of Beef contains 2.71 micrograms of Vitamin B12, that’s the 45% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
2.71 µg
45%
daily value
Vitamin D assists in the absorption of calcium and promotes bone mineralization, which may prevent or slow the progressions of osteoporosis. It also helps to strengthen the immune system. 100 grams of Beef contains 0.4 micrograms of Vitamin D, that’s the 4% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
0.4 µg
4%
daily value
Vitamin E deficiency is rare, Symptoms include greasy stools, chronic diarrhea and an inability to secrete bile. Vitamin E have a positive effect on immune health, protect against the oxidative damage and have preventive effects against cancer. 0.21 milligrams of Vitamin E can be found on every 100 grams of Beef, the 1% of the total daily recommended Vitamin E intake.
0.21 mg
1%
daily value
Vitamin K is a group of chemically related fat-soluble compounds known as naphthoquinones. This group includes vitamins K, K1, K3 and K3. It is found in plants and is the primary source of vitamin K that humans obtain through foods. 100 grams of Beef contains 1.7 micrograms of Vitamin K, that’s the 2% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
1.7 µg
2%
daily value
Vitamin B-1 acts as a cofactor for the metabolism of carbohydrates, helping turn starch and sugar into the energy our bodies need, and plays an important role in nerve transmission. 0.03 milligrams of Vitamin B1 can be found on every 100 grams of Beef, the 2% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B1 intake.
0.03 mg
2%
daily value
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), is a water-soluble vitamin present in most animal and plant tissues. It is one of the essential B vitamins, known to help support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system. 100 grams of Beef contains 0.15 milligrams of Vitamin B-2, that’s the 23% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
0.15 mg
9%
daily value
Vitamin B3 is actually made up of niacin. It is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family. B vitamins help to support adrenal function and maintain a healthy nervous system. 100 grams of Beef contains 4.58 milligrams of Vitamin B-3, that’s the 23% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
4.58 mg
23%
daily value
Vitamin B5 is known as pantothenic, this names derives from the Greek word pantothen, meaning “from everywhere”, reflecting the fact that small amounts of pantothenic acid can be found in nearly every food. 0.35 milligrams of Vitamin B5 can be found on every 100 grams of Beef, the 4% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B-5 intake.
0.35 mg
4%
daily value
Folic acid (Vitamin B9) may help protect against cancers of the lung, colon, and cervix. And may help slow memory decline associated with aging. Pregnant women have an increased need for folic acid. In 100 grams of Beef, you can find 7 micrograms of Vitamin B9. It provides the 2% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
7 µg
2%
daily value
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