Lamb, veal & game

Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, raw

FDC 175268oz (113 g)

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Density 71 · -1 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 71 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (42% DV). Most of its 117 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21 g · 75%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 3.1 g · 25%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories117 kcal6%
Total fat3.1 g4%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol78 mg26%
Sodium63 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein21 g42%
Potassium367 mg8%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron0.79 mg4%
Magnesium26 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.3 mg2%

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FDC 175268

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.

Protein42% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density71 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g21 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g63 vs 79 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Game meat, bear, cooked, simmeredDensity 71 vs 71Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, rawDensity 72 vs 71Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, rawDensity 73 vs 71

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