Lamb, veal & game

Veal, ground, raw

FDC 175290oz (85 g)

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Density 46 · -26 vs Lamb, veal & game median

Raw ground veal scores 46 of 100, a Fair rating, and ranks 51st of 60 in the Lamb, veal & game category, trailing the median of 72. Its main strength is an excellent 37% DV of protein per its calorie count, without any other nutrient reaching a standout share.

Ground veal is typically formed into meatballs, mixed into meatloaf, or browned for a light Bolognese-style sauce, with a 3 oz (85 g) portion as a standard serving before cooking. It is high in saturated fat at 5.1 g per 100 g in its raw state, so leaner cuts are worth comparing; veal loin, separable lean and fat, raw, scores higher within the same category.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.6 g · 39%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 13.1 g · 61%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories197 kcal10%
Total fat13 g17%
Saturated fat5.1 g26%
Cholesterol49 mg16%
Sodium103 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g37%
Potassium198 mg4%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium31 mg7%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.49 mg3%

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FDC 175290

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein37% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density46 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g103 vs 79 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 51 vs 46Veal, ground, cooked, pan-friedDensity 52 vs 46Veal, loin, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 53 vs 46

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