Round steak is found at the very rear of the cow and consists of the top round, eye round and bottom round. The bottom round is a lean cut of meat that should be marinated and slow cooked to maintain moisture. Red meat is a great source of protein and B vitamins. In addition, red meat also contains creatine, a compound useful for building muscle. Red meat does contain high amounts of cholesterol, though, so enjoy in moderation.
Calories
Because bottom round steak is lower in fat than many other types of red meat, it is also lower in calories, containing around 157 calories per 3 oz. serving.
Protein
The majority of calories in bottom round steak come from protein. Each serving of bottom round steak contains 23.1 g.
Fat
A relatively lean cut of meat, a 3 oz. serving of bottom round steak contains 6.6 g of fat (2.4 g saturated fat, 2.7 g monounsaturated fat, 0.3 g polyunsaturated fat). To decrease fat content further, trim any excess visible fat from meat before cooking.
Vitamins
Bottom round steak contains high amounts of niacin (21 percent of daily value) and vitamin B12 (21 percent of daily value) in addition to moderate amounts of vitamin B6 (15 percent of daily value). These are all B vitamins present that play a role in energy metabolism.
Minerals
One 3 oz. serving of bottom round steak is high in zinc (27 percent of daily value) and selenium (33 percent of daily value) in addition to containing moderate amounts of phosphorus (15 percent of daily value). Zinc and phosphorus play roles in cell metabolism. Selenium assists in enzyme function.
Regular Vs. Organic
If possible, buy organic grass fed beef instead of regular beef. According to research conducted at the California State University, Chico, College of Agriculture, in addition to being lower in saturated fat and higher in omega 3 fatty acids, grass fed beef also contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a polyunsaturated fat that may reduce the risk of certain diseases and improve body composition.
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