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Top round beef roast
Calories & nutrition facts
boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 121 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 47%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3 g 4%
- Saturated fat 1.2 g 6%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 54 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 63 mg 21%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.21 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.25 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 6.1 mg 38%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.37 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.62 mg 37%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.6 µg 68%
- Choline 63.8 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 2.3 mg 13%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 218 mg 17%
- Potassium 313 mg 7%
- Zinc 3.5 mg 32%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 22.6 µg 41%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 121 | 23 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 137 | 27 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| 1 × roast | 740 g | 895 | 174 g | 0 g | 23 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 273 | 53 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 68 | 13 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 410 | 80 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 547 | 106 g | 0 g | 14 g |
Similar foods
- Top round beef steakboneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Top round steakseparable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw129 kcal / 100 g
- Bottom round roastbeef, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw128 kcal / 100 g
- Eye of round roastseparable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw160 kcal / 100 g
- Tip round roastround, beef, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw145 kcal / 100 g
- Beef inside round roasthip, (top), boneless, lean and fat, 0mm (0) trim, raw126 kcal / 100 g
- Tip round beef roastround, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw122 kcal / 100 g
- Beef topside roastno fat removed, raw163 kcal / 100 g
- Bottom round beef roasthip, outside, boneless, lean, raw147 kcal / 100 g
- Topside beeftop round, raw124 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Top round beef roast
What is top round beef called in the UK?
It is broadly equivalent to topside: a lean, boneless cut from the hindquarter. Ask a butcher for a topside-style joint if you cannot find top round by name.
How do you cook a top round beef roast so it stays tender?
Bring the joint towards room temperature while the oven heats, pat it dry and brown it all over in a hot pan. Roast at 180°C until a thermometer in the centre reads 55–60°C for medium-rare, then rest it loosely covered for 20 minutes; slice thinly across the grain.
How long should you cook a top round beef roast?
Use a meat thermometer rather than relying on time, as the joint’s shape matters. For a 1 kg roast, allow roughly 50–70 minutes at 180°C, then rest it; cook until the centre reaches 70°C for 2 minutes if you want it thoroughly cooked.
How should you store leftover top round beef roast?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours of cooking and eat within 3 days. Keep slices in a little gravy or cooking juices to help them stay moist; reheat until steaming hot.
What can you serve with top round beef roast?
Serve it with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy and vegetables such as carrots or cabbage. Cold, thin slices also work well in sandwiches with mustard or horseradish.
Can you use top round beef roast instead of topside?
Yes. They are similar lean hindquarter roasting cuts, so you can generally use topside in the same recipes; check the joint’s centre temperature and rest it before carving.
Is top round beef roast lean?
It is a relatively lean roasting cut, with 3 g of fat per 100 g. Its fat content is similar to top round beef steak, which has 2.85 g per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171744 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
