{"id":159330,"date":"2022-07-14T12:20:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:20:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:20:28","slug":"is-beef-round-steak-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is beef round steak healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_beef_round_steak_healthy\" title=\"Is beef round steak healthy?\">Is beef round steak healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_is_round_beef_good_for\" title=\"What is round beef good for?\">What is round beef good for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_round_steak_a_good_source_of_protein\" title=\"Is round steak a good source of protein?\">Is round steak a good source of protein?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_is_a_serving_size_of_top_round_steak\" title=\"What is a serving size of top round steak?\">What is a serving size of top round steak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_is_the_healthiest_cut_of_steak\" title=\"What is the healthiest cut of steak?\">What is the healthiest cut of steak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_round_steak_good_for_weight_loss\" title=\"Is round steak good for weight loss?\">Is round steak good for weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_round_steak_high_in_fat\" title=\"Is round steak high in fat?\">Is round steak high in fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_round_steak_a_lean_meat\" title=\"Is round steak a lean meat?\">Is round steak a lean meat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_beef_round_a_good_cut\" title=\"Is beef round a good cut?\">Is beef round a good cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_is_beef_round_roast_good_for\" title=\"What is beef round roast good for?\">What is beef round roast good for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_steak_is_best_for_protein\" title=\"What steak is best for protein?\">What steak is best for protein?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_round_steak_healthy\" title=\"Is round steak healthy?\">Is round steak healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Can_I_eat_steak_for_protein\" title=\"Can I eat steak for protein?\">Can I eat steak for protein?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_cut_of_steak_is_the_healthiest\" title=\"What cut of steak is the healthiest?\">What cut of steak is the healthiest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#How_much_steak_is_a_serving\" title=\"How much steak is a serving?\">How much steak is a serving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#How_many_ounces_is_a_serving_of_top_sirloin_steak\" title=\"How many ounces is a serving of top sirloin steak?\">How many ounces is a serving of top sirloin steak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_top_round_a_good_cut_of_steak\" title=\"Is top round a good cut of steak?\">Is top round a good cut of steak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_Round_Steak_healthy\" title=\"Is Round Steak healthy?\">Is Round Steak healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_is_the_unhealthiest_steak\" title=\"What is the unhealthiest steak?\">What is the unhealthiest steak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#What_is_the_least_healthy_steak\" title=\"What is the least healthy steak?\">What is the least healthy steak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Which_cut_of_steak_has_the_least_fat\" title=\"Which cut of steak has the least fat?\">Which cut of steak has the least fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Which_is_healthier_ribeye_or_filet_mignon\" title=\"Which is healthier ribeye or filet mignon?\">Which is healthier ribeye or filet mignon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_steak_OK_for_weight_loss\" title=\"Is steak OK for weight loss?\">Is steak OK for weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Is_top_round_steak_low_fat\" title=\"Is top round steak low fat?\">Is top round steak low fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-beef-round-steak-healthy\/#Does_round_steak_have_a_lot_of_fat\" title=\"Does round steak have a lot of fat?\">Does round steak have a lot of fat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_beef_round_steak_healthy\"><\/span>Is beef round steak healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Top Round Roast The top round is a moderately-lean cut of beef that comes from the hip area. It remains pretty tender but without the fat content that tends to make steaks more tender. Its super-flavorful, too, making it <b>a top choice among health enthusiasts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_round_beef_good_for\"><\/span>What is round beef good for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bottom Round cuts are often used to make roasts and are often used for your traditional roasts for Sunday dinners.<\/b><b>They are also used to make ground beef and deli meat. Eye of Round is a bit tougher than bottom and top round cuts, and is best sliced up thin for sandwiches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_round_steak_a_good_source_of_protein\"><\/span>Is round steak a good source of protein?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Round steaks also <b>provide a significant amount of protein along with essential vitamins and minerals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_serving_size_of_top_round_steak\"><\/span>What is a serving size of top round steak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 oz<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_cut_of_steak\"><\/span>What is the healthiest cut of steak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Of these, the following are considered extra lean:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eye of round roast and steak.<\/li>\n<li>Sirloin tip side steak.<\/li>\n<li>Top round roast and steak.<\/li>\n<li>Bottom round roast and steak.<\/li>\n<li>Top sirloin steak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_round_steak_good_for_weight_loss\"><\/span>Is round steak good for weight loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the leanest cut for weight loss If you are shopping at the butcher case, look for cuts of beef with less fat marbling throughout, and trim the fat from the edges of the meat prior to eating for a great protein serving with less fat. Also <b>look for top round, loin and you can be sure its one of the leanest<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_round_steak_high_in_fat\"><\/span>Is round steak high in fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fat. <b>A 3-ounce, 84-gram serving of round steak contains 5 grams of total fat, an amount that is equivalent to approximately 28 percent of the 160 total calories in a round steak serving. Each serving also contains 2 grams of saturated fat and 70 milligrams of cholesterol.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_round_steak_a_lean_meat\"><\/span>Is round steak a lean meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This is a lean cut and it is moderately tough. Lack of fat and marbling makes round dry out when cooked with dry-heat cooking methods like roasting or grilling. Round steak is commonly prepared with slow moist-heat methods including braising, to tenderize the meat and maintain moisture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_beef_round_a_good_cut\"><\/span>Is beef round a good cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Round Beef Steak Cut The round beef cut comes from the steers hind legs, thigh, butt, and hams. These are the largest muscles in the body. It is a less expensive beef cut and also quite lean. <b>Round beef cuts provide some of the best value for family meals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_beef_round_roast_good_for\"><\/span>What is beef round roast good for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Top round is often mislabeled and sold in supermarkets as London Broil, which is not an actual cut of beef but a method for <b>cooking tough cuts. Top round roast can also be braised, roasted, stewed or cooked in a slow cooker. You can even slice it for use in sandwiches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_steak_is_best_for_protein\"><\/span>What steak is best for protein?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are the top four cuts of steak that are highest in protein and healthy on the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sirloin-Tip Side Steak. With a protein-to-fat ration of 7:1, it is obvious that this cut of steak is one of the top choices for health-conscious steak eaters.  <\/li>\n<li>Top Sirloin.  <\/li>\n<li>Eye Of Round.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_round_steak_healthy\"><\/span>Is round steak healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The top round is a moderately-lean cut of beef that comes from the hip area. It remains pretty tender but without the fat content that tends to make steaks more tender. Its super-flavorful, too, making it <b>a top choice among health enthusiasts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_eat_steak_for_protein\"><\/span>Can I eat steak for protein?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Steak is one of the best protein rich foods<\/b> Steak is one of the best protein sources, and protein is important for pretty much every cell in your body. Its a macronutrient, which means your body needs a large amount of it to function.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cut_of_steak_is_the_healthiest\"><\/span>What cut of steak is the healthiest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Of these, the following are considered extra lean:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eye of round roast and steak.<\/li>\n<li>Sirloin tip side steak.<\/li>\n<li>Top round roast and steak.<\/li>\n<li>Bottom round roast and steak.<\/li>\n<li>Top sirloin steak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_steak_is_a_serving\"><\/span>How much steak is a serving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 ounces<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_ounces_is_a_serving_of_top_sirloin_steak\"><\/span>How many ounces is a serving of top sirloin steak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This information is based on data from the USDAs FoodData Central database for a 100-gram serving of top sirloin. Thats slightly larger than the recommended three-ounce serving of steak at about <b>3.5 ounces<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_top_round_a_good_cut_of_steak\"><\/span>Is top round a good cut of steak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Top round is very lean and tough, and thus its one of the less expensive cuts of beef. <b>For a budget-friendly cut, top round roast is relatively flavorful. It can also be fabricated into steaks, which are improved by tenderization or marination, but top round is most often roasted and sliced for roast beef.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Round_Steak_healthy\"><\/span>Is Round Steak healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The top round is a moderately-lean cut of beef that comes from the hip area. It remains pretty tender but without the fat content that tends to make steaks more tender. Its super-flavorful, too, making it <b>a top choice among health enthusiasts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_unhealthiest_steak\"><\/span>What is the unhealthiest steak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The #1 Unhealthiest Steak at Every Popular Steakhouse Chain<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texas Roadhouse 16-Ounce Prime Rib.<\/li>\n<li>LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn 22-Ounce.<\/li>\n<li>The Capital Grille Bone-In Ribeye 22-Ounce.<\/li>\n<li>Sizzler Ribeye Steak.<\/li>\n<li>Black Angus Steakhouse 18-Ounce Bone-In Ribeye.<\/li>\n<li>Claim Jumpers Porterhouse Steak.<\/li>\n<li>Ruths Chris Steak House Tomahawk Ribeye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_healthy_steak\"><\/span>What is the least healthy steak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ribeye Steak: Taken straight from the rib section, this indelible half fat, half protein cut of steak has 10 grams more fat than the T-bone steak and 3 grams less protein, making it the least healthy cut on this list.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_cut_of_steak_has_the_least_fat\"><\/span>Which cut of steak has the least fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tenderloin (or eye fillet) has very little intramuscular fat, and is the tenderest muscle in the animal, which makes it typically very sought-after.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_healthier_ribeye_or_filet_mignon\"><\/span>Which is healthier ribeye or filet mignon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The rib-eye cut has a slightly higher fat content per serving than the New York strip and the filet mignon. A 3-ounce serving has 2.7 grams of saturated fat and 3 grams of monounsaturated fat. The cholesterol count is 50 milligrams per serving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_steak_OK_for_weight_loss\"><\/span>Is steak OK for weight loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The top round is a moderately-lean cut of beef that comes from the hip area. It remains pretty tender but without the fat content that tends to make steaks more tender. Its super-flavorful, too, making it <b>a top choice among health enthusiasts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_top_round_steak_low_fat\"><\/span>Is top round steak low fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You guessed it  steak! A 3-oz. serving of steak has about 33% of your daily iron intake. <b>Combine it with iron-rich foods that are also conducive to weight loss, like spinach, beans, broccoli, and lentils, to get more essential iron into your system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_round_steak_have_a_lot_of_fat\"><\/span>Does round steak have a lot of fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leanest cut is typically eye round roast and steak with <b>4 grams of fat per serving and 1.4 grams of saturated fat. The next leanest cuts include sirloin tip side steak, top round roast and steak, bottom round roast and steak, and top sirloin steak.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is beef round steak healthy?What is round beef good for?Is round steak a good source of protein?What is a serving size of top round steak?What is the healthiest cut of steak?Is round steak good for weight loss?Is round steak high in fat?Is round steak a lean meat?Is beef round a good cut?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-159330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159330"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159330"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159330\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}