Roasted Beefalo Loin
Roasted Beefalo Loin is a savory dish featuring the loin cut of a beefalo, a hybrid animal bred from domestic cattle and American bison. The meat is typically seasoned with herbs and roasted to highlight its rich, beef-like flavor with a slightly leaner texture. This dish is primarily found in North American cuisine, particularly in regions where beefalo farming is practiced.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate food, making it a substantial source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins like B12. A typical serving contains roughly 250-300 calories, with minimal carbohydrates and a moderate amount of fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 75 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Zinc | 6.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Beefalo meat is nutritionally unique as it aims to combine the robust flavor of bison with the higher fat content and tenderness of domestic beef, often resulting in a product lower in fat than conventional beef but higher than bison. Culturally, it represents an innovative approach to sustainable and efficient livestock farming.
