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Nineteen cuts of beef meet USDA guidelines for lean

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 22nd, 2004

The latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrient Database shows that 19 cuts of beef meet government guidelines for lean, including many of America's favorites like tenderloin, T-bone steak, and 95% lean ground beef.

Twelve of these beef cuts have, on average, only one more gram or less of saturated fat than a skinless chicken breast, per 3-ounce serving.

"This new data illustrates how beef is changing," said Mary K. Young, MS, RD, executive director, nutrition, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).

"In fact, many people are surprised to learn that some of their favorite beef cuts are lean."

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