Veal vs Game meat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 99
Game meat 223
Protein (g)
Veal 15.8
Game meat 18.7
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.850
Game meat 0
Fat (g)
Veal 3.12
Game meat 15.9
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Game meat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat , bison, ground, raw — 18.7g vs 15.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw — 99 vs 223 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, 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 | Veal | Game meat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 99 kcal | 223 kcal | -56% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.1 g | 64.3 g | +23% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 18.7 g | -16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.12 g | 15.9 g | -80% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.850 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.960 g | 6.80 g | -86% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.680 g | 6.22 g | -89% |
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 70.0 mg | +420% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.320 mg | 0.130 mg | +146% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.90 mg | 0.227 mg | +737% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.99 mg | 4.91 mg | +42% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.30 mg | 0.640 mg | +416% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.370 mg | 0.353 mg | +5% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 11.0 ug | +91% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 28.2 ug | 1.79 ug | +1475% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 92.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.240 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 11.0 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 3.36 mg | 2.60 mg | +29% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 19.0 mg | -16% |
| Phosphorus, P | 241 mg | 181 mg | +33% |
| Potassium, K | 272 mg | 307 mg | -11% |
| Sodium, Na | 178 mg | 66.0 mg | +170% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.97 mg | 4.29 mg | -54% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.494 mg | 0.131 mg | +277% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.080 mg | 0.009 mg | +789% |
| Selenium, Se | 80.0 ug | 18.7 ug | +328% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 414 kj | 935 kj | -56% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 0.880 g | +36% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 11.0 ug | +91% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 11.0 ug | +91% |
| Retinol | 92.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 308 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 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) | 0.010 g | 0.007 g | +43% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.286 g | -79% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.083 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.520 g | 2.87 g | -82% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.241 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.350 g | 3.27 g | -89% |
| 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) | 0.060 g | 0.318 g | -81% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.114 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.590 g | 5.72 g | -90% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.051 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.620 g | 0.749 g | -17% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.300 g | 0.578 g | -48% |
| 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) | 0.180 g | 0.081 g | +122% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.050 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.202 g | 0.141 g | +43% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.719 g | 0.847 g | -15% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.670 g | 0.901 g | -26% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.28 g | 1.60 g | -20% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.05 g | 1.73 g | -39% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.330 g | 0.505 g | -35% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.175 g | 0.223 g | -22% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.748 g | 0.793 g | -6% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.604 g | 0.635 g | -5% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.833 g | 1.00 g | -17% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.971 g | 1.27 g | -24% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.381 g | 0.684 g | -44% |
| Alanine | 0.833 g | 1.24 g | -33% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.36 g | 1.82 g | -25% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.47 g | 3.04 g | -52% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.930 g | 1.21 g | -23% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.773 g | 0.956 g | -19% |
| Serine | 0.687 g | 0.776 g | -11% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.233 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 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 B-12 — Cobalamin +1475% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Manganese, Mn +789% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +737% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +416% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw
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