Food guide

Veal

Lean braised veal leg, pale and tender, with a protein density similar to other young red meats.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Veal, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of veal, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g cooked — 203 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Veal
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	203 kcal	203 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	36.7 g	36.7 g	18.1 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	5.1 g	5.1 g	2.5 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of veal, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Veal
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.15 mg	0.15 mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.2 µg	1.2 µg	1%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	0.07 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	21%
Niacin	8 mg	8 mg	50%
Vitamin B6	0.39 mg	0.39 mg	23%
Folate	11 µg	11 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	1.3 µg	1.3 µg	54%
Pantothenic acid	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	24%
Choline	95 mg	95 mg	17%
Minerals
Calcium	17 mg	17 mg	1%
Iron	0.99 mg	0.99 mg	6%
Magnesium	24 mg	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus	217 mg	217 mg	17%
Potassium	337 mg	337 mg	7%
Sodium	83 mg	83 mg	4%
Zinc	3.9 mg	3.9 mg	35%
Selenium	13.7 µg	13.7 µg	25%
Copper	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	0.035 mg	0.035 mg	2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Veal, ground, cooked, broiled

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat veal?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Lean braised veal leg, pale and tender, with a protein density similar to other young red meats.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Lemon, Sage, Wine.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.