At a glance
- 10.4 g protein and 64 calories per 2 oz (56 g).
- 16.2 g protein per 100 calories: #54 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #8 of 61 in meat.
- 0 g fiber and 478 mg sodium per serving.
What is roast beef like to eat?
Deli roast beef is cooked beef sliced thin and sold at the deli counter or in packages. It is ready to eat, so it is an easy way to build sandwiches, wraps and snack plates without cooking.
How can you eat more roast beef?
Try this
Roll up with cheese and a pickle for a quick snackLayer on rye with horseradish and greensAdd to a salad with blue cheese and tomatoesWarm in broth for a quick French dipIs roast beef good on a GLP-1?
Thin deli slices are soft and easy to portion, so a couple of folded slices can be a manageable amount when appetite is low. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does roast beef compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roast beef | 2 oz | 10.4 g | 64 | 16.2 g |
| Ham | 3 oz | 17.8 g | 123 | 14.4 g |
| Turkey breast | 3 oz | 25.6 g | 125 | 20.5 g |
| Steak | 3 oz | 26 g | 156 | 16.7 g |
Close to roast beef per calorie: greek yogurt (16.9 g), pork chop (16 g), smoked salmon (15.6 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Deli meats vary a lot in sodium, so compare labels and check the date, then use opened packages within a few days.
What's the full nutrition for roast beef?
| Nutrient | Per 2 oz (56 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 | 115 | |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 18.6 g | 21% |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 478 mg | 853 mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 2.05 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 2.04 mcg | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
