Calories in Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw
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Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw contains 638 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 181 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from fat, with 4% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly, where the median is 196 kcal per 100 g across 465 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 10% 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 638 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 67.8 g | 87% |
| Saturated fat ? | 32.9 g | 165% |
| Cholesterol ? | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium ? | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 6 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.43 µg | 18% |
| Calcium ? | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 107 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.54 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.039 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 5.5 µg | 10% |
% 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 4%
- Fat 96%
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
- Protein6 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat67.8 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat32.9 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium26 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.94 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water24.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 28.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.061 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.26 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.3 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.48 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.14 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.068 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.24 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.19 g |
| Valine ? | 0.33 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.35 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.22 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.52 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.95 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.31 g |
| Proline ? | 0.25 g |
| Serine ? | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.09 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.26 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3.7 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 16.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 10.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 24.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.58 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 3.5 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 24.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.43 g |
| Energy ? | 2,669 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, external fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 639 | 5.5 g | 0.97 g | 68.1 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 627 | 5.2 g | 0 g | 67.3 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, separable fat, raw Raw | 648 | 6.3 g | 0 g | 68.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, raw Raw | 640 | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 68.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw Raw | 655 | 6.4 g | 0 g | 69.6 g |
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 665 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 70.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, separable fat, raw Raw | 632 | 9.3 g | 0 g | 65.7 g |
| Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw Raw | 674 | 8.2 g | 0 g | 70.9 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 638 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 181 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 2,894 kcal.
How much protein is in raw veal?
Raw veal contains 6 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 4% 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, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw veal?
Raw veal contains 67.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 32.9 g is saturated (165% 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 Vitamin B12 (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (15% DV) and selenium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw veal?
100 g contains 26 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 638 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 175266. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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