Beef, round, top round, boneless, choice, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, round, top round, boneless, choice, raw contains 146 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (114 g) provides about 167 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beef products on FoodFactly, where the median is 198 kcal per 100 g across 961 foods.
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for zinc, 15% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 11% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat M | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans fat M | 0.23 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 59.3 mg | 20% |
| Sodium M | 45.5 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.85 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 21.5 g | 43% |
| Calcium M | 4.1 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium M | 22.1 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 192 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 352 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 3.8 mg | 34% |
| Copper M | 0.055 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.003 mg | 0.1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 61%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 36%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21.5 gbelow the median for beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat5.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium45.5 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.24 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 70.9 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.4 g |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, raw Raw | 143 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean only, raw Raw | 144 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops or roasts), bone-in, separable lean only, raw Raw | 143 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Lamb, loin, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 143 | 20.9 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, loin, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 146 | 21 g | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean only, raw Raw | 140 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops or roasts), boneless, separable lean only, raw Raw | 152 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, center slice, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 143 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 146 kcal. Reference amount, racc (114 g): about 167 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 21.5 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.5 g in reference amount, racc (114 g). About 61% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is below the median (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in raw beef?
Raw beef has 0.85 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 5.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (34% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 45.5 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, round, top round, boneless, choice, raw has 146 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked has 680 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated October 26, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2646173. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 26, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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