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Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised

Lamb, Veal, and Game Products

A 100g serving covers 72% of the daily recommended Protein, making Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (36.2g), fat (6.3g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) packs 211 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 67mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 134mg of cholesterol per 100g (45% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories211KCAL
Protein36.2G
Fat6.3G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

202kcal
  • Protein72%36.2 g
  • Fat28%6.3 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water55.5G
Energy211KCAL
Protein36.2G
Total lipid (fat)6.3G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol134MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.06MG
Riboflavin0.35MG
Niacin10.6MG
Vitamin B-60.36MG
Folate, total18.0UG
Vitamin B-121.2UG
Vitamin A, RAE0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.49MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)7.0UG
Calcium, Ca8.0MG
Iron, Fe1.3MG
Magnesium, Mg29.0MG
Phosphorus, P249MG
Potassium, K383MG
Sodium, Na67.0MG
Zinc, Zn4.0MG
Copper, Cu0.14MG
Manganese, Mn0.04MG
Selenium, Se15.4UG
Energy883kJ
Ash1.9G
Pantothenic acid1.0MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food18.0UG
Folate, DFE18.0UG
Choline, total141MG
Betaine18.6MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.5G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00.01G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.23G
SFA 16:01.4G
SFA 18:00.84G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.4G
MUFA 16:10.27G
MUFA 18:12.0G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.47G
PUFA 18:20.35G
PUFA 18:30.04G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.08G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.37G
Threonine1.6G
Isoleucine1.8G
Leucine2.9G
Lysine3.0G
Methionine0.84G
Cystine0.41G
Phenylalanine1.5G
Tyrosine1.2G
Valine2.0G
Arginine2.1G
Histidine1.3G
Alanine2.2G
Aspartic acid3.1G
Glutamic acid5.7G
Glycine1.9G
Proline1.5G
Serine1.4G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (85g)17930.7g5.4g0g
unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat) (272g)57498.4g17.2g0g

Scaled from Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Protein (72% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Zinc (36% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) is naturally low in sodium at 67mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Veal Leg (top Round) (Cooked, Braised) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 36.2g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Potassium: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories211
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3G8%
Cholesterol 134MG45%
Sodium 67.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 36.2G72%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 8.0MG1%
Iron 1.3MG7%
Potassium 383MG8%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173818.

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