Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Meat
Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised contains 266 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (283 g) provides about 753 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 42% 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 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 50% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 33% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.8 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.6 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol C | 113 mg | 38% |
| Sodium C | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 27 g | 54% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.054 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 8 mg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.77 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 191 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 272 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 3.6 mg | 33% |
| Copper C | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Manganese C | 0.008 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium C | 11 µg | 20% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein27 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat16.8 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.6 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium65 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.3 g |
| Leucine C | 2.1 g |
| Lysine C | 2.2 g |
| Methionine C | 0.63 g |
| Cystine C | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.86 g |
| Valine C | 1.5 g |
| Arginine C | 1.6 g |
| Histidine C | 0.98 g |
| Alanine C | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 2.3 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.3 g |
| Glycine C | 1.4 g |
| Proline C | 1.1 g |
| Serine C | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.95 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.97 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.082 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.067 g |
Other components (5)
| Water C | 56 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.89 g |
| Energy ? | 1,113 kJ |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 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, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 263 | 27 g | 0 g | 16.4 g |
| Beef, rib, eye, small end (ribs 10-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Cooked | 265 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 16.8 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised Cooked | 271 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 17.2 g |
| Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked | 264 | 26.4 g | 0 g | 16.8 g |
| Beef, tenderloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, broiled Cooked | 262 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 16.5 g |
| Beef, tenderloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled Cooked | 267 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 261 | 26.7 g | 0 g | 16.3 g |
| Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned Cooked | 272 | 27 g | 0 g | 17.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked veal?
100 g of cooked veal has 266 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (283 g): about 753 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 226 kcal.
Is cooked veal high in protein?
Cooked veal contains 27 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 76.3 g in 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (283 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is above the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked veal?
Cooked veal has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked veal?
Cooked veal contains 16.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.6 g is saturated (33% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked veal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (50% DV), zinc (33% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked veal?
100 g contains 65 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised has 266 kcal, while veal, Australian, rib, rib roast, separable lean only, raw has 134 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 174393. 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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