Calories in Bottom Round Roast

It's a known health fact that you've got to watch what you eat. Everything today seems to be loaded with cholesterol or sugar, two major enemies of good health. A favorite target of bad nutrition accusations, is red meat or beef.

And while beef can be eaten in many forms, like hamburgers, steaks, gravies a very popular cooking option, especially at the holidays, is a beef roast.

But too much of anything is not good, so if you are a regular beef roast eater, you should be aware of the calorie count in beef. In this Story, take an in-depth look at the nutritional facts and calories in bottom round roast.

Mmm, the steamy, meaty scent, soft and juicy meat, with mashed potatoes and other vegetables, to complement. No family gathering seems complete without a beef bottom round roast. For those new to beef cuts, here is a brief introduction. The rear leg area of a cow, make up the round part.

This area is responsible for movement, and hence is thoroughly exercised and tough. A lot of economical and large meat cuts are possible from this part of the cow's body. Meat cut from the lower part of the round makes a bottom round. It can be braised, roasted or stewed into corn beef.

With roasting, the meat is slowly cooked at moist heat, with little liquid, to tenderize the cut. Care must be taken, while cooking, to infuse flavor, as the meat has little taste on its own. Seasoning, spices and herbs are necessary, along with complementary boiled or steamed vegetables.

Good veggie choices are onions, celery, garlic, tomatoes and potatoes. Some recipes recommend red wine, or even broth can be used. Water, though little in quantity, is essential to allow for soft and juicy meat. Average cooking time is between 2-3 hours (depending on size of cut). This is a wonderful and filling recipe, for a family occasion or festival.

Given ahead is a comparison of the bottom round roast's calories in different serving sizes.

• Serving Size(oz) - 1 ounce
• Serving Size(grams) - 28 grams
• Calories - 528 g 
• Protein - 2.2 g
• Cholesterol - 24 mg
• Carbohydrates - 0
• Water - 18.1g

• Serving Size(oz) - 3.5 ounce
• Serving Size(grams) - 100 grams
• Calories - 187
• Protein - 27 g
• Fat - 8 g
• Cholesterol - 86 mg
• Carbohydrates - 0
• Water - 64.5 

• Serving Size(oz) - 17 ounce
• Serving Size(grams) - 489 grams
• Calories - 914
• Protein - 134 g
• Fat - 38 g
• Cholesterol - 421 mg
• Carbohydrates - 0
• Water - 315 g

The breakdown of calories and nutrient content, shows the following results.

The good: A bottom round roast is low in sodium. It is a very good protein source. It also contains a lot of important nutrients, like Vitamin B12, Niacin, Zinc and Selenium. It is also a mild anti-inflammatory food.
The bad: A bottom round roast is very high in cholesterol. It contains no carbohydrates.
Verdict: A great source of protein, which is low in fat and salt. Eaten in moderation, and with raw vegetables and salad, this type of roast is a healthy food choice.

Aside from calories and cholesterol, beef has a lot of nutritional benefits. It is an excellent source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. The actual harm is done by the cut and type of beef brought and cooked. Grass-fed beef is very healthy and rich in vitamins and minerals, like zinc and selenium.

At the butcher, select lean and fat-free cuts. Even though there are calories in bottom round roast, the round bottom cut is the leanest cut available. It has the least fat content (8.1 g in a 3 oz cut), as compared to beef ribs (25.1 g in 3 oz cut).

So don't' cut beef out of your diet, and for your next occasion, make a bottom round roast, as a healthier beef dish to serve.