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Tip round beef
Calories & nutrition facts
round, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 178 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 10 g 13%
- Saturated fat 4.1 g 21%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 58 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 64 mg 21%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 3.2 mg 20%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.33 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.41 mg 24%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 3 µg 126%
- Choline 82.5 mg 15%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 2 mg 11%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 195 mg 16%
- Potassium 332 mg 7%
- Zinc 4.5 mg 40%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 19.6 µg 36%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 178 | 20 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 201 | 22 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| 1 × lb | 453.6 g | 807 | 90 g | 0 g | 47 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 402 | 45 g | 0 g | 24 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 101 | 11 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 603 | 67 g | 0 g | 35 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 805 | 89 g | 0 g | 47 g |
Similar foods
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Questions about Tip round beef
What is tip round beef best used for?
Tip round is a lean, fairly firm cut from the hindquarter, so it works well as a small roasting joint or in thin slices for sandwiches and stir-fries. For a roast, cook it gently and carve it thinly across the grain to make it easier to chew.
How do you cook a tip round beef roast without drying it out?
Brown the joint all over in a hot pan, then roast it at 160 °C until the centre reaches your preferred doneness; a meat thermometer is more reliable than timing alone. Rest it for 15–20 minutes under loose foil, then slice thinly across the grain.
Can you cook tip round beef as a steak?
Yes, but its leanness means it can turn tough if overcooked. Sear thin steaks quickly in a very hot pan, let them rest briefly, and cut across the grain; it is also good sliced thinly for fajitas or a stir-fry.
How should you store tip round beef?
Keep raw beef covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and use it within a few days, or freeze it tightly wrapped. Refrigerate cooked beef promptly and use within three to four days; thaw frozen beef in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What dishes can you make with tip round beef?
Roast it for Sunday lunch and serve with roast potatoes, gravy and vegetables, or chill leftovers for sandwiches. Thin slices also suit beef stroganoff, fajitas and quick noodle stir-fries.
How does tip round beef compare with tip round beef roast?
The roast entry is leaner: it has 122 kcal and 3.35 g fat per 100 g, compared with 178 kcal and 10 g fat in tip round beef. Tip round beef has slightly less protein, at 20 g versus 21.4 g.
Is tip round beef a good source of zinc?
Yes. Tip round beef is high in zinc, with 4.5 mg per 100 g, and it also provides 20 g of protein per 100 g.
What is a typical portion of tip round beef?
A typical serving is about 113 g of raw beef, roughly the size of a small palm-sized steak. It provides 201 kcal and 22 g of protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168705 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
