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Beef knuckle Calories and nutrition facts · Steaks and chops

281 kcal per steak (197 g)
Carbs
0 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Protein
42.1 g
Fat
12.4 g
142 kcal per 100 g
Carbs
0 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Protein
21.4 g
Fat
6.3 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 60% Carbs 0% Fat 40%

Beef knuckle has 281 kcal per steak (197 g), with 0 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 42.1 g protein and 12.4 g fat. 100 g has 142 kcal.

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Diet tags

Egg free Gluten free Lactose free Low fat Milk free Low gluten No added salt Soy free Unsweetened

Last updated June 30, 2026 · Where the data comes from

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How it compares with other steaks and chops

Per 100 g, against the 136 steaks and chops in our catalog.

  • Calories 142 kcal · typical 171 kcal

    Fewer calories than 71% of steaks and chops.

  • Protein 21.4 g · typical 22.3 g
  • Vitamin B12 1.4 µg · typical 1.4 µg
  • Zinc 3.3 mg · typical 3.2 mg
  • Magnesium 17 mg · typical 24.4 mg

    Less magnesium than 91% of steaks and chops.

  • Potassium 250 mg · typical 329 mg

    Less potassium than 85% of steaks and chops.

The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.

Learn about beef knuckle

What is beef knuckle?

Beef knuckle, a part of a beef round, is a lean cut of meat from the hind leg of the cow. It is a tough cut, but can be tenderized through slow cooking methods such as braising or stewing. It is commonly used for making lean ground beef, roast beef, and can also be thinly sliced for stir-fries or cube steaks.

What are the health benefits of beef knuckle?

Beef knuckle is a good source of protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. It also contains important vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12, which are crucial for maintaining a healthy immune system and promoting red blood cell production.

Beef knuckle health risks

Beef knuckle, like other meat, can pose health risks if not handled and cooked properly. Raw beef may contain harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause foodborne illness if consumed. It is important to always cook beef knuckle to a safe internal temperature, use separate cutting boards for raw meat, and practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

How much beef knuckle should i eat per day?

The recommendations for how much meat to include in the diet vary. EAT-Lancet Commission suggests to consume no more than around 100 grams of red meat per week. (1) Other nutrition guidelines recommend up to 70g of red meat per day. (2) It is important to consume a balanced diet with a variety of foods, so be sure to incorporate other sources of protein, vegetables, and grains into your meals as well.

What type of meat is beef knuckle?

Beef knuckle is considered red meat.

Nutrients in beef knuckle

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Beef knuckle in other food databases

The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.

Per 100 g Nutriely Fineli USDA
Energy (kcal) 142 142 142
Protein (g) 21 21 21
Fat (g) 6.3 6.3 5.89
Carbohydrates (g) 0 0 0
Sugars (g) 0 0 0
Fibre (g) 0 0 0

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Fineli: “Beef knuckle” · USDA: “Beef, round, knuckle, tip center, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.

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