Counting Calories In Beef
Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
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Excellent Source for Protein, Vitamins & Minerals
Please note that although red meats generally provide good amounts of zinc, iron, vitamin B-12 and protein - red meats can also provide extreme amounts of fat and cholesterol.
Therefore, drain thoroughly, cook in the microwave to extinguish fat, braise with low calorie/low fat glazes and sauces, keep the portion sizes small and do not cook in oil.
Be sure and add vegetables high in fiber to help offset the fat content and to strengthen your fight against cancer.
Foods that contain a good dose of fiber grams also assist in quelling the appetite for longer periods of time in comparison to foods lacking fiber.
The following nutritional values are based on three ounces of cooked meat unless otherwise noted - lean selections only with visible fat trimmed and removed.
Calories In Beef
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BEEF SELECTION |
NUTRITION NOTES |
CALORIES |
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Beef Liver |
Rich in zinc and iron. Eat with steamed onions to offset fat and cholesterol as beef liver is devoid of fiber. Liver absorbs hormones fed to cattle; the older the species, the higher accumulation. High in cholesterol. Should be avoided by individuals with gout. |
137 |
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Blade Roast |
Excellent source of zinc, rich in heme iron. Half the fat is saturated. |
213 |
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Bottom Round Roast |
Rich in zinc (promotes blood clotting/assists white blood cells in fighting off infection/speeds wound healing). High in cholesterol. |
178 |
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Brisket |
Zinc enriched. |
206 |
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Eye Round Roast |
Good source of protein and zinc. |
143 |
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Filet Mignon |
High in fat and cholesterol. |
179 |
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Flank |
Rich in zinc; eat with carbs to offset fat. |
176 |
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Ground Beef (Extra-Lean) |
Cook in microwave which will rid the meat of more fat than conventional cooking. |
218 |
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Porterhouse |
As with all red meats, eat in moderation due to high fat content and an increase in your cancer risk factor. |
185 |
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Pot Roast, Arm |
Niacin, riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, potassium; moderate amount of fat and cholesterol. |
184 |
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Rib Eye Steak |
Zinc, protein, iron, B vitamins-specifically B-12. |
191 |
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Shank Cross Cut |
Superior source of B-12. Great for making delicious soups. |
171 |
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Short Ribs |
Extreme in fat with over 1/2 of the total calories attributing to the count. |
251 |
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Sirloin Steak |
Good source of vitamin B-12. Contains niacin, zinc, heme iron. |
166 |
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T-Bone |
Zinc, vitamin B-12. Extreme in fat content. |
182 |
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Tip Round |
If you must have beef, this is perhaps one of your best choices with about 1/3 of the total calories derived from fat. |
157 |
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Top Loin |
Vitamin B-12, niacin, zinc. Drain excess fat thoroughly from meat. |
176 |
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Top Round |
Another good choice if you must have beef. |
153 |
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Tripe, pickled |
Contains calcium; should be avoided if taking a MAO inhibitor. May cause reaction in individuals allergic to molds. |
53 |
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