Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean only, cooked, grilled: Nutrition Facts
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Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean only, cooked, grilled contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 chop (352 g) provides about 560 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from protein, with 31% 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 153% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for zinc and 37% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 10% |
| Trans fat C | 0.22 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 113 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 27.3 g | 55% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.1 mg | 32% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 3.7 µg | 153% |
| Choline I | 138 mg | 25% |
| Calcium M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 253 mg | 20% |
| Potassium M | 245 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 5.1 mg | 46% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese M | 0.009 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 18.4 µg | 33% |
% 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 69%
- Fat 31%
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
- Protein27.3 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat5.5 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium113 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.32 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.3 g |
| Leucine M | 2.2 g |
| Lysine M | 2.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.64 g |
| Cystine M | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.87 g |
| Valine M | 1.5 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.99 g |
| Alanine M | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 1 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.14 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.26 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 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.061 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.054 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.22 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 | 40 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 66.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.95 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 666 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 7 µg |
| Betaine I | 25.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, kidney, cooked, boiled Cooked | 157 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.3 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 |
| Beef, round, knuckle, tip center, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, grilled Cooked | 162 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Beef, round, bottom round, roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked Cooked | 163 | 28 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, fast fried Cooked | 157 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Beef, round, outside round, bottom round, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, grilled Cooked | 166 | 28 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered Cooked | 158 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 171 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 5.7 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 159 kcal. 1 chop (352 g): about 560 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 135 kcal.
Is cooked veal high in protein?
Cooked veal contains 27.3 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 96.2 g in 1 chop (352 g). About 69% 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 5.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (10% 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 (153% DV), zinc (46% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV), selenium (33% DV) and Niacin (B3) (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked veal?
100 g contains 113 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does veal have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean only, cooked, grilled has 159 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 174881. 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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