Beef Round Rump Roast Nutrition

Beef round rump roast is a cut of beef that comes from the hind end of the cow, just above the hind legs. This cut of beef is best cooked with moist heat. It is often roasted or used in stew or stir-fries. Beef round rump roast is a relatively inexpensive meat and widely available in grocery stores and meat markets.

Calories

A 3-oz. serving of beef round rump roast, also known as beef round tip roast, trimmed to 0 percent fat contains 160 calories. Approximately 40 percent of those calories come from fat and 60 percent come from protein. Beef round rump roast contains no carbohydrates.

Protein

Each 3-oz. serving of beef round rump roast contains 22.8 g of protein, which provides 50 percent of the daily value (DV) for women and 41 percent for men. This protein is composed of 19 amino acids, including all 9 essential amino acids. Beef round rump roast is high in the amino acid valine, which your muscles use for energy.

Fat

Of the 7 g of fat in a 3-oz. serving of beef round rump roast, 2.6 g are saturated fat. The remaining fat in each serving is a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat. One serving also contains 66 mg of cholesterol, which supplies 22 percent of the recommended maximum daily intake of 300 mg. You should limit your intake of both saturated fat and cholesterol, as they can lead to heart disease.

Minerals

Like most red meats, beef round rump roast is a good source of iron. One 3-oz. serving contains 1.9 mg, which provides 24 percent of the daily value for men and 10 percent for women. Iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, a type of red blood cell that carries oxygen to your cells. Beef round rump roast is also high in zinc, with one serving supplying 48 percent of the daily value for women and 35 percent for men. Zinc is important for wound healing and immune system health.

Vitamins

Although low in vitamin C and all four fat-soluble vitamins, beef round rump roast is high in four B vitamins. One serving provides 16 percent of the daily value of choline, 23 percent of B-6, 25 percent of niacin and 53 percent of B-12. Choline supports the liver, gallbladder and nervous system. B-12 and B-6 assist in the formation of red blood cells. B-6 also helps you absorb fat and protein. Niacin supports the nervous system, aids circulation and assists in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein.