Stock cubes, beef
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Beef stock cubes are concentrated ingredients used to make stock for soups, sauces and other dishes by dissolving them in water. The figures here describe the cubes as sold, rather than prepared stock. Per 100g, they contain 17g of protein and 9.2g of fat, including 3.5g of saturated fat. Their salt content is high, at 36g per 100g.
Salt provides sodium, which helps regulate fluid balance and supports nerve and muscle function. Stock cubes can contribute substantially to the salt content of a dish, which is relevant for people monitoring salt intake. Adding water reduces the salt concentration but does not reduce the total salt added. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Fat | 9.2g |
of which saturates | 3.5g |
0g | |
17g | |
Salt | 36g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 6.1g |
Cholesterol | Trace |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0mg | |
40mg | |
1.2mg | |
32mg | |
240mg | |
490mg | |
Sodium | 14560mg |
0.8mg | |
0.7mg |
Other types of stock cubes
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
– | 15g | 15g | 0.6g | |
– | 0.5g | 0.5g | 0g | |
– | 14g | 17g | 1.8g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples, 6 brands including Bovril, Oxo 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.