Veal, shank (fore and hind), separable lean only, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, shank (fore and hind), separable lean only, cooked, braised contains 177 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (223 g) provides about 395 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from protein, with 23% from fat 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 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 62% of the Daily Value for zinc and 60% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol M | 126 mg | 42% |
| Sodium M | 94 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 32.2 g | 64% |
| Vitamin A Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 9.7 mg | 60% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.3 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.6 µg | 68% |
| Calcium M | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 228 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 309 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 6.8 mg | 62% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.015 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium C | 13.7 µg | 25% |
% 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 77%
- Fat 23%
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
- Protein32.2 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat4.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium94 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.46 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.33 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.4 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.6 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.6 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.75 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 1.8 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.9 g |
| Histidine ? | 1.2 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.9 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 5.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.7 g |
| Proline ? | 1.3 g |
| Serine ? | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.64 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.33 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.092 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.012 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water M | 63 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Energy ? | 741 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU Z | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 17 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, round, top round, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 31.6 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, hind shin, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 167 | 31.2 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed Cooked | 173 | 33 g | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Beef, round, top round, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled Cooked | 185 | 31.8 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Beef, chuck, mock tender steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised Cooked | 181 | 33 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Game meat, elk, loin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 167 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, braised Cooked | 189 | 33.2 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 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 177 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (223 g): about 395 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 150 kcal.
Is cooked veal high in protein?
Cooked veal contains 32.2 g of protein per 100 g (64% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 71.9 g in 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (223 g). About 77% 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.
How much fat is in cooked veal?
Cooked veal contains 4.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% 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 (68% DV), zinc (62% DV), Niacin (B3) (60% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (25% DV) and selenium (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked veal?
100 g contains 94 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, shank (fore and hind), separable lean only, cooked, braised has 177 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 172571. 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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