Beef vs Veal
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 252
Veal 540
Protein (g)
Beef 18.7
Veal 15.3
Carbs (g)
Beef 0.640
Veal 0
Fat (g)
Beef 19.4
Veal 53.2
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Veal 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw — 18.7g vs 15.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw — 252 vs 540 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Veal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 252 kcal | 540 kcal | -53% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.5 g | 32.7 g | +85% |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 15.3 g | +23% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.4 g | 53.2 g | -64% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.640 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.81 g | 17.8 g | -56% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.95 g | 23.9 g | -62% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 1.04 g | 2.05 g | -49% |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 85.0 mg | -15% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.089 mg | 0.053 mg | +68% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.249 mg | 0.160 mg | +56% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.39 mg | 4.16 mg | +5% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.390 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.417 mg | 0.214 mg | +95% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 41.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.73 ug | 1.61 ug | +7% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.450 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.200 ug | 3.60 ug | -94% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 58.0 mg | -86% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.83 mg | 1.09 mg | +68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -23% |
| Phosphorus, P | 146 mg | 168 mg | -13% |
| Potassium, K | 254 mg | 152 mg | +67% |
| Sodium, Na | 61.0 mg | 103 mg | -41% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.48 mg | 1.42 mg | +215% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.068 mg | 0.074 mg | -8% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.044 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 20.2 ug | 9.80 ug | +106% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1053 kj | 2260 kj | -53% |
| Ash | 0.800 g | 0.600 g | +33% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 15.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.070 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.040 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 8.00 IU | 142 IU | -94% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.200 ug | 3.60 ug | -94% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.50 ug | 2.40 ug | -38% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.009 g | 0.014 g | -36% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.014 g | 0.033 g | -58% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.491 g | 1.25 g | -61% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.104 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.21 g | 11.2 g | -62% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.250 g | 0.494 g | -49% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.71 g | 4.76 g | -43% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.019 g | -58% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.011 g | 0.014 g | -21% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.103 g | 0.471 g | -78% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.571 g | 2.00 g | -71% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.545 g | 2.00 g | -73% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.171 g | 0.476 g | -64% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.02 g | 20.8 g | -61% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 7.02 g | 18.8 g | -63% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.038 g | 0.098 g | -61% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.754 g | 1.71 g | -56% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.640 g | 1.61 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.561 g | 1.30 g | -57% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.063 g | 0.312 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.034 g | 0.048 g | -29% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.034 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.051 g | 0.047 g | +9% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.010 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 1.03 g | 2.05 g | -50% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.027 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 1.00 g | 2.05 g | -51% |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.017 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.017 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.221 g | 0.155 g | +43% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.919 g | 0.668 g | +38% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.915 g | 0.753 g | +22% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.68 g | 1.22 g | +38% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.87 g | 1.26 g | +48% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.519 g | 0.357 g | +45% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.195 g | 0.172 g | +13% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.779 g | 0.617 g | +26% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.729 g | 0.487 g | +50% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.968 g | 0.845 g | +15% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.31 g | 0.899 g | +45% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.716 g | 0.555 g | +29% |
| Alanine | 1.17 g | 0.909 g | +28% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.88 g | 1.32 g | +43% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.19 g | 2.42 g | +32% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.841 g | 0.785 g | +7% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.816 g | 0.638 g | +28% |
| Serine | 0.791 g | 0.573 g | +38% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.095 g | 0.084 g | +13% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Zinc, Zn +215% in Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Selenium, Se +106% in Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +95% in Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -94% in Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw
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