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There are 216 calories in 3 ounces of Beef Chuck (Blade Roast, Trimmed to 1/4" Fat). Calorie breakdown: 73% fat, 0% carbs, 27% protein.
While both are large, tough cuts of budget-friendly beef, the main difference that sets these two roasts apart is where on the animal they’re cut from. Top round roast is cut from the rear leg and is more lean than chuck roast, which is cut from the shoulder and contains more fat.
Which is more tender round or chuck? Top round and bottom round cuts come from the back end of the cow. The top round is very lean but tends to be more tender than the bottom round, and is often cut into steaks (which are sometimes labeled "London broil"). ... Chuck roast comes from the other end of the cow -- the area around the shoulder and neck.