Top round is a lean, economical cut of beef from the hind leg. It is usually roasted, or cut into steaks and pan-seared, and is best sliced thinly against the grain.
Nutritionally, top round is very lean and high in protein. Per 100 g it provides about 123 kcal, 23.7 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat, and no carbohydrates, with 55 mg of sodium and 13 mg of calcium.
Top round is 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
How much is in your serving of Top Round?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 105 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
123 kcal
0 g
23.7 g
2.4 g
3 oz
85 g
104.6 kcal
0 g
20.1 g
2 g
6 oz
170 g
209.1 kcal
0 g
40.3 g
4.1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
123 kcal
Energy (kJ)
514 kJ
Protein
23.7 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
2.41 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
0.924 g
Trans fat
0.125 g
Cholesterol
63 mg
Sodium
55 mg
Calcium
13 mg
Potassium
316 mg
Magnesium
11.9 mg
Iron
2.34 mg
Zinc
3.54 mg
Vitamin B1
0.064 mg
Vitamin B2
0.25 mg
Vitamin B3
6.16 mg
Vitamin B5
0.37 mg
Vitamin B6
0.626 mg
Vitamin B12
1.62 µg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.21 mg
Questions and answers
Top Round nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in top round?
Top round provides about 123 calories per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 105 calories.
Is top round lean?
Yes. Top round is very lean, providing about 2.4 g of fat per 100 g.
How is top round cooked?
Top round is usually roasted or pan-seared, and is best sliced thinly against the grain.
