Veal vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 163
Beef 151
Protein (g)
Veal 26.3
Beef 11.7
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Beef 1.48
Fat (g)
Veal 5.66
Beef 10.5
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised — 26.3g vs 11.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered — 151 vs 163 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, 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 | Beef | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 163 kcal | 151 kcal | +8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 67.7 g | 74.9 g | -10% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 11.7 g | +126% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.66 g | 10.5 g | -46% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 1.48 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.74 g | 2.39 g | -27% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.24 g | 1.88 g | -34% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.510 g | |
| Cholesterol | 791 mg | 3100 mg | -74% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.00 mg | 10.5 mg | -24% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.190 mg | 0.069 mg | +175% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.99 mg | 0.217 mg | +817% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.63 mg | 3.62 mg | +28% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.860 mg | 1.21 mg | -29% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.180 mg | 0.143 mg | +26% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +320% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 491 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 36.9 ug | 10.1 ug | +265% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 201 ug | 6.00 ug | +3250% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 70.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 1.67 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 29.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +222% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.04 mg | 2.30 mg | +32% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +100% |
| Phosphorus, P | 372 mg | 335 mg | +11% |
| Potassium, K | 159 mg | 244 mg | -35% |
| Sodium, Na | 110 mg | 108 mg | +2% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.25 mg | 1.09 mg | +290% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.360 mg | 0.230 mg | +57% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.127 mg | 0.028 mg | +354% |
| Selenium, Se | 100 ug | 21.8 ug | +359% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 682 kj | 630 kj | +8% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 1.46 g | -1% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +320% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +320% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 201 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 669 IU | 117 IU | +472% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.060 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.100 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.110 g | 0.029 g | +279% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.940 g | 0.974 g | -3% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.630 g | 1.30 g | -52% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.018 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.035 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.023 g | +335% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.07 g | 1.67 g | -36% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.193 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.13 g | 1.63 g | -31% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.550 g | 0.039 g | +1310% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| 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 | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.320 g | 0.355 g | -10% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.090 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.383 g | -82% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.855 g | -96% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.338 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.20 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.12 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.13 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.75 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.552 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.292 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.25 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.01 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.62 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.636 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.39 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.28 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.45 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.55 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.29 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.15 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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
Vitamin A, RAE +3250% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +817% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Selenium, Se +359% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Manganese, Mn +354% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised
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