Veal, ground, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, ground, raw contains 197 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 56 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 39% 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 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 197 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.1 g | 26% |
| Trans fat C | 0.7 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 49 mg | 16% |
| Sodium M | 103 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 18.6 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.5 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.67 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.45 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.3 µg | 95% |
| Choline ? | 96.5 mg | 18% |
| Calcium M | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 197 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 198 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper M | 0.088 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.008 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium M | 13.1 µg | 24% |
% 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 39%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein18.6 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat13.1 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.1 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium103 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.73 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.81 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.92 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.5 g |
| Methionine M | 0.43 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.75 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.59 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.67 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.95 g |
| Proline M | 0.78 g |
| Serine M | 0.7 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.62 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.094 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.016 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.58 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.12 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.7 g |
Carotenoids (11)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 51 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.04 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 66.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.93 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 825 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 3 µg |
| Betaine M | 25.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork loin, raw Raw | 198 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 12.6 g |
| Ground beef, 85% lean, raw Raw | 215 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, raw Raw | 199 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 13.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 201 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 201 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 195 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 12.7 g |
| Lamb, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 201 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 13.4 g |
| Lamb, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 201 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 13.4 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 197 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 56 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 167 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 223 kcal.
Is raw veal high in protein?
Raw veal contains 18.6 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 39% 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 and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw veal?
Raw veal contains 13.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.1 g is saturated (26% 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 (95% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV), selenium (24% DV) and zinc (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw veal?
100 g contains 103 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, veal, ground, raw has 197 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 175290. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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