Calories in roast beef
Deli style, sliced. 115 kcal (481 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Deli-style roast beef is cooked beef, sliced thin and packaged for sandwiches. It is leaner than many people expect, with 115 kcal (481 kJ) per 100 g, 18.6 g of protein and 3.7 g of fat. Like most processed meats it is salted, with 853 mg of sodium per 100 g. It is a good source of vitamin B12, zinc and iron.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 13.8 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 16 kcal | – |
| Energy | 66 kJ | – |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.18 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.21 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.04 g | – |
| Trans | 0.02 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.04 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 10.2 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0.4 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.068 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.006 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.078 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0.7 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 12% |
| Choline | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 0.7 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2.8 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 33.4 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89.3 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 117.7 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 2 µg | 4% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (deli) | 13.8 | 16 | 66 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| 2 oz (about 4 slices) | 56 | 64 | 269 | 10.4 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| 3 oz | 85 | 98 | 409 | 15.8 | 0.5 | 3.1 |
Things worth knowing
- One deli slice (about 14 g) has 16 kcal / 66 kJ, and a 2 oz (56 g) portion of about four slices has 64 kcal / 269 kJ.
- A 3 oz (85 g) serving gives 98 kcal / 409 kJ, about 16 g of protein and 725 mg of sodium, roughly 32% of the Daily Value.
- Three ounces also supply about 1.7 µg of vitamin B12 (72% of the Daily Value), 2.7 mg of zinc and 1.7 mg of iron.
- Compared with skinless rotisserie chicken breast (137 kcal and 28 g of protein per 100 g), deli roast beef is lower in calories but also in protein, and much higher in sodium.
Converting these figures
One 1 slice (deli) of roast beef is 16 kcal, which is 66 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 208 g of roast beef to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 07043. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.