Tag: Micronutrients in meat

Meat is widely recognized as a valuable source of essential nutrients, and in fact, a 100-gram serving of cooked beef can provide over 100% of the daily value for vitamin B12, a micronutrient crucial for nerve function and red blood cell production.

According to a 2022 review, meat provides a disproportionately higher percentage of key vitamins and minerals to the global diet compared to its overall mass. This raises a key question: is meat high in micronutrients, and if so, how does this affect a balanced diet?