Veal, chop: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, chop contains 158 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 32 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from protein, with 25% from fat and 0.2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beef, excludes ground on FoodFactly, where the median is 241 kcal per 100 g across 34 foods.
100 g provides 120% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 49% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 47% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium C | 391 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 29.5 g | 59% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.069 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.9 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.69 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.9 µg | 120% |
| Choline C | 149 mg | 27% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.78 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 212 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 25.9 µg | 47% |
% 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 75%
- Carbohydrates 0.2%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein29.5 gin the top quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 27.1 g)
- Fat4.4 gin the lowest quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 5.5 g)
- Sodium391 mgin the top quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 368 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.97 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.59 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou | 166 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Beef, steak, round | 166 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Squirrel | 172 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Heart | 164 | 28.2 g | 0.15 g | 4.7 g |
| Groundhog | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Armadillo | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Wild pig | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Venison, NFS | 167 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in veal?
100 g of veal has 158 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 32 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 27 kcal. 1 chop, any size (90 g): about 142 kcal.
Is veal high in protein?
Veal contains 29.5 g of protein per 100 g (59% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.9 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 75% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef, excludes ground, that is among the highest quarter (median 27.1 g).
How many carbs are in veal?
Veal has 0.07 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in veal?
Veal contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does veal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (120% DV), Niacin (B3) (49% DV), selenium (47% DV), Vitamin B6 (40% DV) and choline (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in veal?
100 g contains 391 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, veal, chop has 158 kcal, while veal, Australian, rib, rib roast, separable lean only, raw has 134 kcal. Processing 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705909. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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