Veal vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 192
Beef 151
Protein (g)
Veal 28.4
Beef 11.7
Carbs (g)
Veal 3.77
Beef 1.48
Fat (g)
Veal 6.26
Beef 10.5
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised — 28.4g vs 11.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered — 151 vs 192 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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 | 192 kcal | 151 kcal | +27% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 59.9 g | 74.9 g | -20% |
| Protein | 28.4 g | 11.7 g | +144% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.26 g | 10.5 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.77 g | 1.48 g | +155% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.99 g | 2.39 g | -17% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.15 g | 1.88 g | -39% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.305 g | 0.510 g | -40% |
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 3100 mg | -84% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.10 mg | 10.5 mg | -90% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.182 mg | 0.069 mg | +164% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.86 mg | 0.217 mg | +1218% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 13.1 mg | 3.62 mg | +263% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 6.55 mg | 1.21 mg | +442% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.918 mg | 0.143 mg | +542% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 331 ug | 5.00 ug | +6520% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 399 mg | 491 mg | -19% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 84.6 ug | 10.1 ug | +738% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 21145 ug | 6.00 ug | +352317% |
| Carotene, beta | 47.0 ug | 70.0 ug | -33% |
| Carotene, alpha | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.680 mg | 1.67 mg | -59% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 9.00 mg | -33% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.11 mg | 2.30 mg | +122% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +67% |
| Phosphorus, P | 460 mg | 335 mg | +37% |
| Potassium, K | 329 mg | 244 mg | +35% |
| Sodium, Na | 78.0 mg | 108 mg | -28% |
| Zinc, Zn | 11.2 mg | 1.09 mg | +930% |
| Copper, Cu | 14.9 mg | 0.230 mg | +6396% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.270 mg | 0.028 mg | +864% |
| Selenium, Se | 19.3 ug | 21.8 ug | -11% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 805 kj | 630 kj | +28% |
| Ash | 1.70 g | 1.46 g | +16% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 331 ug | 5.00 ug | +6520% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 331 ug | 5.00 ug | +6520% |
| Betaine | 9.80 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 21140 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 70564 IU | 117 IU | +60211% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | 0.060 mg | -33% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.40 ug | 0.100 ug | +1300% |
| 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 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.048 g | 0.029 g | +66% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.014 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.736 g | 0.974 g | -24% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.047 g | 0.032 g | +47% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.13 g | 1.30 g | -13% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | 0.018 g | -100% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.035 g | -66% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.097 g | 0.023 g | +322% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.013 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.02 g | 1.67 g | -39% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.193 g | -92% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.07 g | 1.63 g | -34% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.648 g | 0.039 g | +1562% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.648 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.039 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009 g | 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) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.326 g | 0.355 g | -8% |
| 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 | 0.383 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.855 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.361 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.15 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.51 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.14 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.740 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.490 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.44 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.67 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.84 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.829 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.78 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.69 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.61 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.29 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.64 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.29 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.100 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 55.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 220 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 6.70 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 28.0 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 89.0 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 400 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 +352317% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Biotin (Vitamin B7) +6520% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Copper, Cu +6396% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +1218% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised
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