Beef extract
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Beef extract is a concentrated savoury product made from beef, used to flavour foods or prepare drinks. The figures here describe a mixed sample including Bovril and own-brand products, before dilution. It mainly provides protein and B vitamins, with little fat. Per 100g, it contains 40g of protein, 0.6g of fat, 11g of salt and 1300µg of folate.
Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while folate is needed for normal red blood cell formation. The concentrated product has a high salt content, which is relevant for people watching their salt intake. The amount consumed depends on how much extract is used. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 179 kcal |
Energy | 760 kJ |
Fat | 0.6g |
Carbohydrate | 3.2g |
of which sugars | 0.4g |
0g | |
40g | |
Salt | 11g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 39g |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
0mg | |
9.7mg | |
8.5mg | |
87mg | |
0.57mg | |
8µg | |
1300µg | |
37mg | |
8.1mg | |
65mg | |
400mg | |
970mg | |
Sodium | 4370mg |
1.5mg | |
0.26mg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Mixed sample including Bovril and own brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.