America’s favorite beef cuts are leaner than ever before. Now here are some cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for lean.1 Look for these nutrient-rich lean beef cuts:
CUT OF BEEF | Beef Cut Calories | Saturated Fat (Grams) | Total Fat (Grams) |
Eye Round Roast and Steak | 144 | 1.4 | 4.0 |
Sirloin Tip Side Steak | 143 | 1.6 | 4.1 |
Top Round Roast and Steak | 157 | 1.6 | 4.6 |
Bottom Round Roast and Steak | 139 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
Top Sirloin Steak | 156 | 1.9 | 4.9 |
Brisket, Flat Half | 167 | 1.9 | 5.1 |
95% Lean Ground Beef | 139 | 2.4 | 5.1 |
Round Tip Roast and Steak | 148 | 1.9 | 5.3 |
Round Steak | 154 | 1.9 | 5.3 |
Shank Cross Cuts | 171 | 1.9 | 5.4 |
Chuck Shoulder Pot Roast | 147 | 1.8 | 5.7 |
Sirloin Tip Center Roast and Steak | 150 | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Chuck Shoulder Steak | 161 | 1.9 | 6.0 |
Bottom Round (Western Griller) Steak | 155 | 2.2 | 6.0 |
Top Loin (Strip) Steak | 161 | 2.3 | 6.0 |
Shoulder Petite Tender and Medallions | 150 | 2.4 | 6.1 |
Flank Steak | 158 | 2.6 | 6.3 |
Shoulder Center (Ranch) Steak | 155 | 2.4 | 6.5 |
Tri-Tip Roast and Steak | 158 | 2.6 | 7.1 |
Tenderloin Roast and Steak | 170 | 2.7 | 7.1 |
T-Bone Steak | 172 | 3.0 | 8.2 |
Calories and fat based on 3-ounce servings, visible fat trimmed.
1Less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less
than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3-ounce serving (and 100 grams).
Having trouble understanding the different cuts of beef review our Steak 101 page.