Roast Beef
Nutrition Β· per ~85 g serving Β· β a palm-sized piece (~3 oz)
- Vitamin B121.7 mcg72% DV
- Niacin4.7 mg30% DV
- Vitamin B60.48 mg28% DV
- Riboflavin0.18 mg14% DV
- Choline37.3 mg7% DV
- Thiamin0.04 mg3% DV
- Vitamin E0.42 mg3% DV
- Vitamin K1.4 mcg1% DV
- Folate4.3 mcg1% DV
- Vitamin A2.5 iu<1% DV
- Sodium725.0 mg32% DV
- Zinc2.7 mg25% DV
- Selenium12.5 mcg23% DV
- Phosphorus205.7 mg16% DV
- Potassium549.9 mg12% DV
- Iron1.7 mg10% DV
- Copper0.07 mg8% DV
- Magnesium17.0 mg4% DV
- Manganese0.01 mg<1% DV
- Calcium4.3 mg<1% DV
- Cholesterol43.4 mg
- Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
- Saturated Fat1.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.23 g
- Trans Fat0.13 g
- Omega60.12 mg
- Omega30.00 mg
Score Β· 83/100
Vitamins & minerals packed in relative to calories β the single biggest driver of the score.
How much protein it delivers, by absolute grams and per calorie.
Dietary fiber for gut health, satiety and steadier blood sugar.
Fat quality β unsaturated vs saturated, and trans-fat free.
Polyphenols, flavonoids and other beneficial plant compounds for this food group.
Low sugar with a high fiber-to-carb ratio scores best β gentler on blood sugar.
- Vitamin B1285% DV
- Sodium37% DV
- Niacin35% DV
- Vitamin B633% DV
- Zinc29% DV
Systems supported
body systems this food feedsPathways supported
biochemical reactions enabled by this foodCompared to other meats
PerΒ 100Β g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower roast beef is than the average across 24 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
What people ask about roast beef
Is roast beef healthy?
Roast Beef scores 83/100 in Formulate, making it a great choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin B12, Sodium, Niacin. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Is roast beef high in protein?
Yes β it's a high-protein food. A 85 g serving provides about 15.8 g of protein (~32% of the 50 g daily value).
Is roast beef high in fiber?
Not really. A 85 g serving provides about 0 g of fiber (~0% of the 28 g daily value).
What vitamins and minerals are in roast beef?
In a 85 g serving, roast beef is highest in Vitamin B12 (~72% DV), Sodium (~32% DV), Niacin (~30% DV), Vitamin B6 (~28% DV), Zinc (~25% DV).
Is roast beef keto-friendly?
Yes β it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 85 g serving has about 0.5 g of net carbs (0.5 g total minus 0 g fiber).
How much roast beef should I eat?
A typical serving is around 85 g (~98 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target β most adults benefit from rotating roast beef alongside several other meat sources.
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Signature nutrients in Roast Beef
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