Veal, Australian, shank, fore, bone-in, separable lean only, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, Australian, shank, fore, bone-in, separable lean only, raw contains 123 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 roast with bone (235 g) provides about 289 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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.
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 | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans fat C | 0.15 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 65 mg | 22% |
| Sodium M | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.2 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
% 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 66%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein20.2 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat4.7 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium112 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.46 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.99 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.7 g |
| Methionine M | 0.47 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.81 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.64 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.73 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.2 g |
| Glycine M | 1 g |
| Proline M | 0.84 g |
| Serine M | 0.76 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.039 g |
|---|---|
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.047 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.88 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.59 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.097 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.041 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.12 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.18 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.12 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 74.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 513 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 128 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 120 | 20.4 g | 0.01 g | 4.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, sirloin chops, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 132 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 125 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| Beef, round, tip round, roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 130 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, shank half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 133 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 5.1 g |
| Beef, chuck, clod roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 129 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 132 | 20 g | 0 g | 5.2 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 123 kcal. 1 roast with bone (235 g): about 289 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 139 kcal.
Is raw veal high in protein?
Raw veal contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 47.4 g in 1 roast with bone (235 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (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 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in raw veal?
100 g contains 112 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, veal, Australian, shank, fore, bone-in, separable lean only, raw has 123 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 174432. 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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