Nutrition referenceEye of round is a very lean, economical cut of beef from the hind leg. Per 100 g it provides 122 calories with 23.4 g protein and 2.5 g fat.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Eye of round is a very lean, economical cut of beef from the hind leg. It is usually roasted or cut into steaks, and is best cooked with moist heat or sliced thinly against the grain.
Nutritionally, eye of round is one of the leanest cuts of beef. Per 100 g it provides about 122 kcal, 23.4 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat, and no carbohydrates, with 50 mg of sodium and 13 mg of calcium.
Eye of round is very lean, so it can be less tender than fattier cuts. For accurate tracking, weigh the raw meat, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 104 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 122 kcal | 0 g | 23.4 g | 2.5 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 103.7 kcal | 0 g | 19.9 g | 2.1 g |
| 6 oz | 170 g | 207.4 kcal | 0 g | 39.8 g | 4.2 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Eye of round provides about 122 calories per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 104 calories.
Yes. Eye of round is one of the leanest cuts of beef, providing about 2.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Eye of round is lean and less tender than fattier cuts, so it is often roasted or sliced thinly against the grain.
