Why is the calorie of beef tendon so low?

Because beef tendon has low fat content and low carbohydrate content.

Every 100g beef tendon contains 69g water, 30.2g protein, 0.3g fat and 0.2g ash. Beef tendon is rich in collagen, with lower fat content and no cholesterol.

Most of the calories in food come from carbohydrates, fats and protein. Carbohydrate produces 4 kcal/g, protein 4 kcal/g and fat 9 kcal/g..

So beef tendon is low in calories.

Extended data:

Edible value of beef tendon;

1, beef tendon is rich in collagen, the fat content is lower than that of fat meat, and there is no cholesterol.

2. It is helpful for the growth and development of teenagers and slows down the rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women.

3, it has the effect of strengthening muscles and bones, and has a good therapeutic effect on those with weak waist and knees and thin body.

4. It can enhance cell physiological metabolism, make skin more elastic and tough, and delay skin aging.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Beef Tendon-Nutritional Value

Baidu encyclopedia-calories

Baidu encyclopedia-beef tendon-chemical constituents