Veal vs Game meat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, loin, separable lean only, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 226
Game meat 223
Protein (g)
Veal 33.6
Game meat 18.7
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Game meat 0
Fat (g)
Veal 9.15
Game meat 15.9
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Game meat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, loin, separable lean only, cooked, braised — 33.6g vs 18.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat , bison, ground, raw — 223 vs 226 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, loin, separable lean only, cooked, braised 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 | Veal | Game meat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 226 kcal | 223 kcal | +1% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 57.0 g | 64.3 g | -11% |
| Protein | 33.6 g | 18.7 g | +80% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.15 g | 15.9 g | -43% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.55 g | 6.80 g | -63% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.27 g | 6.22 g | -47% |
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 70.0 mg | +79% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.130 mg | -62% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.340 mg | 0.227 mg | +50% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.1 mg | 4.91 mg | +105% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.850 mg | 0.640 mg | +33% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.280 mg | 0.353 mg | -21% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | 11.0 ug | +36% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 125 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.32 ug | 1.79 ug | -26% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | 0.240 mg | +75% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 32.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +191% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.10 mg | 2.60 mg | -58% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg | 19.0 mg | +42% |
| Phosphorus, P | 237 mg | 181 mg | +31% |
| Potassium, K | 297 mg | 307 mg | -3% |
| Sodium, Na | 84.0 mg | 66.0 mg | +27% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.09 mg | 4.29 mg | -5% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.099 mg | 0.131 mg | -24% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.038 mg | 0.009 mg | +322% |
| Selenium, Se | 14.4 ug | 18.7 ug | -23% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 946 kj | 935 kj | +1% |
| Ash | 1.15 g | 0.880 g | +31% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | 11.0 ug | +36% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | 11.0 ug | +36% |
| Betaine | 16.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| 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 | 0.006 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.007 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.020 g | 0.007 g | +186% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.170 g | 0.286 g | -41% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.083 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.49 g | 2.87 g | -48% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.241 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.870 g | 3.27 g | -73% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.030 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.023 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.290 g | 0.318 g | -9% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.114 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.94 g | 5.72 g | -49% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.051 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.820 g | 0.749 g | +9% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.630 g | 0.578 g | +9% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | 0.084 g | -52% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 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 | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.150 g | 0.081 g | +85% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.340 g | 0.141 g | +141% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.47 g | 0.847 g | +73% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.65 g | 0.901 g | +83% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.67 g | 1.60 g | +67% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.77 g | 1.73 g | +60% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.783 g | 0.505 g | +55% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.379 g | 0.223 g | +70% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.36 g | 0.793 g | +71% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.07 g | 0.635 g | +69% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.86 g | 1.00 g | +85% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.97 g | 1.27 g | +55% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.22 g | 0.684 g | +78% |
| Alanine | 2.00 g | 1.24 g | +61% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.90 g | 1.82 g | +59% |
| Glutamic acid | 5.31 g | 3.04 g | +75% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.73 g | 1.21 g | +42% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.40 g | 0.956 g | +47% |
| Serine | 1.26 g | 0.776 g | +62% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.233 g | |
| 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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