The benefits
Benefits and nutritional facts
Veal is famous because of its benefits and nutritional facts.
Low level of fat content
Veal is a lean meat which means that it contains a low level of fat content. A three ounce cut of veal includes only 5.38 gram of fats. Half of this is unsaturated fat which is considered to be the healthier fat part in the diet.
Low carb diet
For people that implement a low carb diet, is veal perfect; this meat includes 0 gram of carbohydrates.
The amount of protein
The amount of protein in a three ounce cut of veal, is 30.7 gram. This high content of protein causes that a meal which includes veal, keeps you full for a long period of time.
Vitamin B12
Veal includes a lot of good vitamins. For example vitamin B12, which is necessary for normal functioning of the body. This vitamin is an important component in replication of cells, metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Also, this vitamin gives humans a lot of energy.
Vitamin D
The vitamin D in veal is also a major benefit, since it contributes to a proper functioning of muscles and bone health. Also this vitamin helps with regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.
Vitamin B3
The high amount of vitamin B3 in veal, helps with lowering the cholesterol as well as boosting functioning of the brain.
Good meat for people who have struggles with their digestive system
Since veal is really tender and easily digestible, it is a good meat for people who have struggles with their digestive system.
Amount of iron and magnesium
The amount of iron and magnesium in veal contributes to the variety of benefits in veal.
Nutritional values
Energy value and macronutrients (per 100 g of food)
| NEVO code | Food item | Energy (kJ) | Energy (kcal) | Protein total (g) | Carbohydrates total (g) | Fat total (g) | Diety fiber total (g) | Alcohol total (g) | Water (g) | organic acids (g) |
| 105 | Brains calf's raw | 449 | 108 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0,0 | 81.0 | -- |
| 1436 | Veal prime rib raw | 629 | 150 | 21.4 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 70.6 | -- |
| 1437 | Veal olive raw | 665 | 159 | 20.7 | 0.0 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 70.9 | -- |
| 1438 | Veal fricandeau raw | 470 | 111 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 74.0 | -- |
| 1439 | Liver calf's raw | 455 | 108 | 17.7 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 77.1 | -- |
| 1440 | Veal shank raw | 470 | 112 | 21.3 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.8 | -- |
| 1441 | Tongue calf's raw | 702 | 168 | 17.6 | 0.0 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 71.5 | -- |
| 1442 | Sweetbread raw | 376 | 89 | 18.4 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 79.9 | -- |
| 1570 | Veal prime rib prepared | 699 | 166 | 27.5 | 0.0 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 64.5 | -- |
| 1571 | Veal olive prepared | 782 | 186 | 30.1 | 0.3 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 61.4 | -- |
| 1572 | Veal fricandeau prepared | 511 | 121 | 25.2 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 70.5 | -- |
| 1573 | Liver calf's prepared | 722 | 172 | 27.9 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 64.9 | -- |
| 1574 | Veal shank prepared | 590 | 140 | 27.5 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 68.0 | -- |
| 1673 | Veal <5% fat raw average | 439 | 104 | 22.1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.7 | -- |
| 1674 | Veal >5% fat raw average | 709 | 170 | 20.5 | 0.1 | 9.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 69.5 | -- |
| 2910 | Veal stewing meat prepared | 775 | 185 | 27.1 | 0.0 | 8.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 63.2 | 0.0 |
| 2911 | Veal stewing steak prepared | 664 | 158 | 27.0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 66.5 | 0.0 |
| 2912 | Sausage veal Braadworst prepared | 988 | 237 | 22.9 | 0.4 | 16.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 59.3 | 0.0 |
| 2913 | Veal rib steak prepared | 825 | 197 | 27.0 | 0.0 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 62.1 | 0.0 |
| 2914 | Veal frying steak prepared | 599 | 142 | 28.4 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 67.4 | 0.0 |
| 2915 | Veal tenderloin medaillon prepared | 604 | 143 | 28.8 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 67.1 | 0.0 |
| 3016 | Veal schnitzel not breaded raw | 439 | 104 | 22.4 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.7 | -- |
| 3017 | Minced veal raw | 889 | 214 | 19.0 | 0.3 | 15.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 65.3 | -- |
| 3018 | Veal tenderloin medaillon raw | 458 | 108 | 22.9 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 74.3 | -- |
| 3019 | Veal frying steak raw | 439 | 104 | 21.8 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.8 | -- |
| 3020 | Veal rib steak raw | 698 | 167 | 20.6 | 0.0 | 9.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 69.7 | -- |
| 3021 | Sausage veal Braadworst raw | 901 | 217 | 17.2 | 0.5 | 16.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 63.9 | -- |
| 3022 | Veal stewing steak raw | 492 | 117 | 17.7 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 73.5 | -- |
| 3023 | Veal stewing meat raw | 415 | 98 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.6 | -- |
| 3029 | Minced veal shallow fried | 1191 | 286 | 27.1 | 0.2 | 19.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 51.9 | 0.0 |
| 3039 | Veal schnitzel not breaded prepared | 608 | 144 | 29.3 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 66.6 | 0.0 |
Nutritional values
Source: NEVO online, version 2021 / 7.0. RIVM, Bilthoven.
RIVM: Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Dutch Ministry of Health, Wellness and Sport