Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 shank cross cut (187 g) provides about 294 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 26% 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.
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 48% of the Daily Value for zinc and 38% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans fat C | 0.16 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 92 mg | 31% |
| Sodium M | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 29.1 g | 58% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.48 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.9 µg | 78% |
| Choline I | 147 mg | 27% |
| Calcium M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 2.1 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium M | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 218 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 205 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 5.3 mg | 48% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 20.7 µg | 38% |
% 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 74%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein29.1 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat4.5 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)
- Sodium90 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.29 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.3 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.4 g |
| Leucine M | 2.3 g |
| Lysine M | 2.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.68 g |
| Cystine M | 0.33 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.93 g |
| Valine M | 1.6 g |
| Arginine M | 1.7 g |
| Histidine M | 1.1 g |
| Alanine M | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.6 g |
| Glycine M | 1.5 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.24 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.96 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.53 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.046 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.043 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.16 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| 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 I | 33 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.8 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 63.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.97 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 657 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 5 µg |
| Betaine I | 26.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, loin, boneless, separable lean only, cooked, fast roasted Cooked | 156 | 29 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, loin, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, fast roasted Cooked | 157 | 29 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, sirloin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 163 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), rump half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 165 | 28.9 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Beef, round, eye of round steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked | 159 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, sirloin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 161 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Beef, round, knuckle, tip side, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, grilled Cooked | 160 | 29.2 g | 0 g | 3.9 g |
| Beef, round, knuckle, tip side, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked | 168 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 4.8 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 157 kcal. 1 shank cross cut (187 g): about 294 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 133 kcal.
Is cooked veal high in protein?
Cooked veal contains 29.1 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 54.5 g in 1 shank cross cut (187 g). About 74% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked veal?
Cooked 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 cooked veal?
Cooked veal contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% 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 (78% DV), zinc (48% DV), selenium (38% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and choline (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked veal?
100 g contains 90 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised has 157 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 172646. 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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