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Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Veal, shank (fore and hind), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised

Lamb, Veal, and Game Products

A 100g serving covers 67% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (31.5g), fat (6.2g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 191 calories per 100g, Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 93mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 124mg of cholesterol per 100g (41% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories191KCAL
Protein31.5G
Fat6.2G
Carbs0G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

182kcal
  • Protein69%31.5 g
  • Fat31%6.2 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

Water61.7G
Energy191KCAL
Protein31.5G
Total lipid (fat)6.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Cholesterol124MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.29MG
Niacin9.5MG
Vitamin B-60.27MG
Folate, total17.0UG
Vitamin B-121.6UG
Calcium, Ca33.0MG
Iron, Fe1.3MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P225MG
Potassium, K305MG
Sodium, Na93.0MG
Zinc, Zn6.6MG
Copper, Cu0.11MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se15.3UG
Energy799kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.2MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food17.0UG
Folate, DFE17.0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.1G
SFA 10:00.003G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.24G
SFA 16:01.1G
SFA 18:00.64G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.3G
MUFA 16:10.23G
MUFA 18:12.0G
MUFA 20:10.01G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.54G
PUFA 18:20.41G
PUFA 18:30.03G
PUFA 20:40.09G
Tryptophan0.32G
Threonine1.4G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.5G
Lysine2.6G
Methionine0.74G
Cystine0.26G
Phenylalanine1.3G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.7G
Arginine1.9G
Histidine1.1G
Alanine1.9G
Aspartic acid2.7G
Glutamic acid5.0G
Glycine1.6G
Proline1.3G
Serine1.2G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (85g)16226.8g5.3g0g
piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) (194g)37161.2g12g0g

Scaled from Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Protein (63% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Zinc (60% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) is naturally low in sodium at 93mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 31.5g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories191
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2G8%
Cholesterol 124MG41%
Sodium 93.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 31.5G63%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 33.0MG3%
Iron 1.3MG7%
Potassium 305MG6%

* 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: 172569.

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