Processed meat is Group 1 carcinogen. Same class as smoking (IARC, Lancet Oncol 2015). Per 100 g: 123 kcal, 23.7 g protein, 2.4 g fat. Red meat is Group 2A — probable. The classification means causal evidence, not equal magnitude.
How should I track Beef Top Round Roast, Lean, Boneless, Raw?
Beef Top Round Roast, Lean, Boneless, Raw is high in zinc. The simplest way to track Beef Top Round Roast, Lean, Boneless, Raw accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
