Chicken, Turkey & Lean Meats
Protein in Sirloin Steak: Protein, Calories, and Meal Ideas
Sirloin steak is a leaner steak cut that combines complete protein with iron, zinc, B12, and more calories than poultry.
Protein per serving
37g
150 g cooked sirloin steak / about 5.3 oz
Calories per serving
309
150 g serving
Protein per 100g
25g
206 calories per 100 g
Protein density
12.1g
protein per 100 calories
Sirloin Steak Nutrition Snapshot
| Measure | Amount | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical serving | 150 g cooked sirloin steak / about 5.3 oz | 37g | 309 |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 25g | 206 |
| Protein density | 100 calories | 12.1g | 100 |
Representative source entry: Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0 inch fat, all grades, cooked, broiled. Trim visible fat and track butter, oil, and steak sauces separately. Different steak cuts vary widely in calories.
Good for weight loss? Good
Sirloin can fit weight loss when portions are controlled, but it has more calories than very lean poultry or white fish.
Good for muscle gain? Excellent
Sirloin steak is a strong muscle-gain food because it provides complete protein, calories, and micronutrients common in red meat.
Meal Ideas with Sirloin Steak
Sirloin with potatoes and salad
Steak rice bowl with peppers
Steak tacos with Greek yogurt crema
Sirloin and eggs breakfast plate
Tracking Tips
- Use the specific steak cut when tracking.
- Trimmed lean-only values are lower calorie than untrimmed steak.
- Track cooking fat separately.
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Common Questions
How much protein is in sirloin steak?
Sirloin Steak has about 25 g of protein per 100 g. A typical 150 g cooked sirloin steak / about 5.3 oz serving has about 37 g of protein.
Is sirloin steak good for weight loss?
Sirloin can fit weight loss when portions are controlled, but it has more calories than very lean poultry or white fish.
Is sirloin steak good for muscle gain?
Sirloin steak is a strong muscle-gain food because it provides complete protein, calories, and micronutrients common in red meat.
Sources reviewed
- USDA FoodData Central: Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0 inch fat, all grades, cooked, broiled - U.S. Department of Agriculture
- International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise - Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition