⏱ 105 min totalBasic roast beef
Per 1 serving · 308 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein58g30% of calories
- Carbs0.2g0% of calories
- Fat59g69% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Basic roast beef (308 g) has 779 calories, with 58 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrates and 59 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in protein (116% DV), riboflavin (b2) (33% DV) and niacin (82% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 25%, 113% and 92% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein116%
- Riboflavin (B2)33%
- Niacin82%
- Vitamin B6107%
- Vitamin B12208%
- Pantothenic acid33%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E12%
- Thiamine18%
- Potassium19%
- Magnesium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium25%
- Saturated fat113%
- Cholesterol92%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450F (230C). Place beef in a roasting pan, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let stand at room temp for 20 mins.
- 2
Using a glazing brush, brush beef with olive oil, then season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce temp to 350F (180C) and bake until cooked to your taste, between an extra 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 mins.
- 4
Remove beef from oven, transfer to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 20 mins. Carve and serve with gravy and potatoes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (308 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 107% |
| Folate (B9) | 30 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5 μg | 208% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 243 mg | 44% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 53 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 882 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 527 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 14 mg | 125% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 61 μg | 112% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 9 g | — |
| Glycine | 3 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 27 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 779 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 148minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 93minCycling (moderate)
- 65minRunning (6 mph)
- 110minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basic roast beef?
One serving of Basic roast beef (1 serving) has 779 calories, which works out to 253 calories per 100 g. That is about 39% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Basic roast beef high in protein?
Yes. It has 58 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.5 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Basic roast beef keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Basic roast beef?
575 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Basic roast beef?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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