picanha (top sirloin cap) or beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut): Which has fewer calories?

Q: picanha (top sirloin cap) or beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut): Which has fewer calories?

beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut): 123 vs 140 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). When the goal is cutting fat, eye of round is one of the leanest beef cuts. It’s less marbled than picanha — best seared and cooked to medium, not beyond.

fewer calories−17 kcal/100g

Swap picanha (top sirloin cap)
for beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut)

When the goal is cutting fat, eye of round is one of the leanest beef cuts. It’s less marbled than picanha — best seared and cooked to medium, not beyond.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01picanha (top sirloin cap)140 kcal/100g

02beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut)123 kcal/100g

per 100 g	picanha (top sirloin cap)	beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut)	difference
Calories●	140	123	−17
Protein	22g	22g	=
Carbs	0.2g	0g	−0.2g
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	0g	0g	=
Fat	5.7g	3.2g	−2.5g

source: USDA · TACO/USDA

What changes in flavor and texture

picanha (top sirloin cap)beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut)

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See the ingredient: picanha (top sirloin cap)See the ingredient: beef bola de lomo (Argentine lean cut)

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

Main coursePicanha (Brazilian rump cap) with coarse salt

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