Beef, round, knuckle, tip side, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw
Whole food · Beef Products
This is a lean cut from the beef round, specifically the tip side of the knuckle. It has a firm, dense texture with a clean, beefy flavor and minimal marbling. Nutritionally, it's a powerhouse of protein with very little fat or carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 71% protein · 0% carbs · 29% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its incredible versatility and leanness, making it a staple for healthy, high-protein meals. Its neutral flavor profile readily absorbs marinades and seasonings, fitting seamlessly into everything from stir-fries to salads.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its low fat content can make it tough or dry if overcooked, which may disappoint those used to marbled cuts. To counteract this, use quick, high-heat cooking methods like searing or stir-frying, or tenderize it with a marinade containing an acidic component like citrus juice or vinegar.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of high-quality, complete protein
- Very low in fat and calories per serving
- Zero carbohydrates or sugars
- Rich in minerals like zinc, selenium, and B vitamins
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'knuckle' is actually the large muscle group surrounding the stifle joint (equivalent to the human knee) of the cow, which is why the meat is so lean and well-exercised.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 73.3 g |
| Energy | 129 kcal |
| Energy | 539 kj |
| Protein | 21.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.0 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.00 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 5.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 215 mg |
| Potassium, K | 381 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 61.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 31.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin | 5.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.76 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.62 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 7.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 88.8 mg |
| Betaine | 9.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.1 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 1.2 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.96 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.44 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.14 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.11 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.11 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.03 g |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.14 g |
| Threonine | 0.87 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.99 g |
| Leucine | 1.7 g |
| Lysine | 1.8 g |
| Methionine | 0.56 g |
| Cystine | 0.28 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.86 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.69 g |
| Valine | 1.1 g |
| Arginine | 1.4 g |
| Histidine | 0.69 g |
| Alanine | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.3 g |
| Glycine | 1.3 g |
| Proline | 1.0 g |
| Serine | 0.85 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.09 g |
FAQ
What is the best way to cook beef round tip steak to keep it tender?
Slice it thinly against the grain before cooking. Use quick, high-heat methods like stir-frying, broiling, or grilling. Marinating for 30 minutes to 2 hours in an acidic mixture (like soy sauce and lime juice) also helps break down muscle fibers.
Is this a good cut for making beef jerky?
Yes, it's an excellent choice. Its uniform shape, low fat content, and lean profile make it ideal for slicing and dehydrating into jerky that isn't greasy.
How does it differ from sirloin or tenderloin?
It's leaner and less tender than sirloin or tenderloin due to being a more worked muscle. It's also typically more affordable, making it a great budget-friendly option for high-protein meals.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 1.29 kcal/g · 67% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.16 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.