Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw contains 208 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 59 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly (196 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for zinc, 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 12% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 208 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat ? | 5.9 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol M | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 71 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Calcium M | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 172 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 286 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper M | 0.094 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium C | 6.6 µg | 12% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 34%
- Fat 66%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.5 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat14.8 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.9 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium71 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.95 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.76 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.86 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.4 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.41 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.7 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.56 g |
| Valine ? | 0.96 g |
| Arginine ? | 1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.63 g |
| Alanine ? | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.8 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.9 g |
| Proline ? | 0.73 g |
| Serine ? | 0.65 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.82 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.094 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.87 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.65 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.061 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 67.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.9 g |
| Energy ? | 870 kJ |
Other forms of Veal
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef, 85% lean, raw Raw | 215 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs, (includes cuts to be cured), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 211 | 18.2 g | 0 g | 14.8 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 215 | 18.2 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, sirloin chops, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 208 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Beef, ground, raw Raw | 213 | 18.4 g | 0 g | 14.9 g |
| Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 209 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, outside skirt, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 212 | 18.5 g | 0.17 g | 15.3 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, leg chop/steak, bone-in, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 206 | 18.6 g | 0.13 g | 14.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw veal?
100 g of raw veal has 208 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 59 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 943 kcal.
Is raw veal high in protein?
Raw veal contains 17.5 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw veal?
Raw veal has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw veal?
Raw veal contains 14.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.9 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw veal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (21% DV), phosphorus (14% DV), selenium (12% DV) and copper (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw veal?
100 g contains 71 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw has 208 kcal, while veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised has 186 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174392. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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