Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, cooked, yield from 1 lb raw meat (358 g) provides about 573 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from protein, with 27% 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 62% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 28% 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 | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol ? | 103 mg | 34% |
| Sodium ? | 68 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 27.7 g | 55% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.5 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 9.9 mg | 62% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.99 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.2 µg | 49% |
| Choline I | 108 mg | 20% |
| Calcium ? | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 234 mg | 19% |
| Potassium ? | 389 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 11.2 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 73%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein27.7 gabove 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 fat1.8 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium68 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.35 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.65 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.88 g |
| Valine ? | 1.5 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.6 g |
| Histidine ? | 1 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.4 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.26 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.17 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.98 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 66.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 669 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 16 µg |
| Betaine I | 14.2 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, leg cap steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 158 | 27.6 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, fast fried Cooked | 155 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, fast fried Cooked | 157 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered Cooked | 158 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Pork, shoulder, petite tender, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 155 | 27.5 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, slice, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, pan-broil Cooked | 150 | 27.8 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 165 | 27.5 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted Cooked | 160 | 28.3 g | 0 g | 4.4 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 160 kcal. 1 unit, cooked, yield from 1 lb raw meat (358 g): about 573 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 136 kcal.
Is cooked veal high in protein?
Cooked veal contains 27.7 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 99.2 g in 1 unit, cooked, yield from 1 lb raw meat (358 g). About 73% 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, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked veal?
Cooked veal contains 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% 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 Niacin (B3) (62% DV), Vitamin B12 (49% DV), zinc (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and selenium (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked veal?
100 g contains 68 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, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted has 160 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 173821. 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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