Meat

Chain

The chain is the side muscle (psoas minor and related tissue) running along the tenderloin, coarser and more connective than the main barrel. Good butchers remove it when peeling a fillet; it can be trimmed for stir-fry, grind, or slow dishes rather than centrepiece steaks. It is not prized as fillet steak—leaving it on chews oddly—but it is good meat if used honestly. Trim silverskin, slice thin for hot pans, or grind. Including chain in a “whole fillet” roast without explanation disappoints diners expecting pure barrel tenderness.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshMincedSliced ThinStir FriedTrimmed

Traits

Best Not As Centre SteakChewier Than BarrelFlavourful EnoughMore Connective TissueSecondary UseSide MuscleTrim Piece

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 206

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11.4 g
Saturated Fat 5.07 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.04 g
Cholesterol 73.3 mg
Sodium 57.2 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 23.2 g
Water 61.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 206 kcal
Water 61.4 g
Protein 23.2 g
Fat 11.4 g
- Saturated Fat 5.07 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.04 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 40.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 6.47 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.7 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 9.1 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.34 mg
- Vitamin K 1.7 µg
Minerals 327 mg
- Major Minerals 325 mg
  - Calcium 44 mg
  - Sodium 57.2 mg
  - Potassium 224 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 73.3 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 6.47 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.7 · vitamin-b6: 0.46 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 9.1 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.34 · vitamin-k: 1.7 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 57.18 · Potassium: 224 · Calcium: 44 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Chain of Beef: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1950

Boxed-beef specifications distinguished chain-on and chain-off tenders for food-service pricing.

2000

Nose-to-tail kitchens kept chain for staff meals and secondary dishes rather than waste.