how much saturated fat Is in your beef? we had Ours tested.

Here at Hi Bräu, we’re big believers in showing our work. So when we wanted to better understand how our beef stacks up nutritionally, we called in an expert: Dr. Susan Duckett, a nationally respected meat scientist at Clemson University.

We submitted samples of our grass-fed beef for nutrition testing, and the results had us doing a happy dance in the pasture.

Let’s talk about saturated fat, why it matters, and how Hi Bräu stacks up against typical grocery store beef.

what Is saturated fat, and why should you care?

Saturated fat is a type of fat found in meat, dairy, and some oils. It’s been linked to raising LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease.

While the science continues to evolve, one thing is clear: lower saturated fat levels are generally better for long-term health.

And guess what? Your choice of beef makes a difference.

grocery store beef: higher fat, lower transparency

Most beef in grocery stores comes from conventionally raised cattle—feedlot animals given high-calorie, grain-based diets to fatten up fast. They live sedentary lives, packed tightly in pens. The result? A fatter cow... with a higher percentage of saturated fat.

According to USDA averages:

• Grocery store beef contains 5–8g of saturated fat per 100g of meat

• Ground beef is often even higher

• “Lean” is defined as ≤4.5g saturated fat per 100g, but good luck finding that at your local store

And that doesn’t even touch on added water, brine, or preservatives some processors use to get that “bright pink” grocery store look.

hi brau’s grass-fed beef: the lean, clean alternative

Our cattle are raised on open pasture, grazing on grass and forage, the way nature intended. That active lifestyle and natural diet creates beef that’s leaner, cleaner, and lower in saturated fat.

Here's what Dr. Duckett’s lab found:

Hi Bräu Beef	Saturated Fat (per 100g)
Steaks (grass-fed)	1.3g – 2.5g
Ground beef	3.9g

That’s 50–70% less saturated fat than most conventional beef. And it tastes just as incredible as it looks.

so, is grass-fed beef healthier?

If you’re choosing beef for heart health, weight management, or clean eating, grass-fed wins—hands down.

• Lower in saturated fat

• Higher in omega-3 fatty acids

• Packed with antioxidants like CLA and vitamin E

• Raised without antibiotics, hormones, or feed additives

• Better for the environment and soil health

It’s beef you can feel good about eating. And that’s worth savoring.

no gimmicks. just good beef.

We’re not here to scare you off the meat aisle. But if you’ve never tasted 100% pasture-raised, grass-fed beef from a small farm that can show you the numbers, this might be your moment.

We’re proud to raise cattle the right way, and we’re just as proud to back it up with real science.

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