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Round Steaks 3-4-2-1

I placed 3 over 4 due to greater muscling, as shown by a larger, top round, bottom round and eye of round. In addition, 3 displayed less fat over the top rounds and bottom round, as well as less seam fat. I realize 4 displayed a greater amount of marbling.

I placed 4 over 2 due to obviously greater muscling and trimness, resulting in a higher percent of edible portion. 4's muscling was shown by a larger top round, bottom round and eye of round. In addition, 4 displayed less fat over the eye of round and bottom round, as well as less seam fat. Moreover, 4 possessed a greater amount of marbling. I realize 2 exhibited a more cherry red color.

I placed 2 over 1 due to greater trimness. 2's trimness was exhibited by less fat over the top round and top round. In addition, 2 presented a larger top round and bottom round. Furthermore, 2 exhibited a greater amount of marbling. I realize 1 displayed less seam fat.

I placed 1 last as 1 combined trimness and muscling to the lowest degree. 1 displayed the most fat over the top round and bottom round, as well as excess seam fat. In addition, 1 presented the smallest top round and bottom round. Furthermore, 1 exhibited the least amount of marbling. Thus, 1 would yield the lowest percentage of edible lean.