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

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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

Lamb, Veal, and Game Products

A 100g serving covers 68% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) stands out for its lean protein profile — 32.2g of protein with only 4.3g of fat per 100g. At 177 calories per 100g, Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 94mg 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 126mg of cholesterol per 100g (42% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories177KCAL
Protein32.2G
Fat4.3G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

168kcal
  • Protein77%32.2 g
  • Fat23%4.3 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

Water63.0G
Energy177KCAL
Protein32.2G
Total lipid (fat)4.3G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol126MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.30MG
Niacin9.7MG
Vitamin B-60.27MG
Folate, total17.0UG
Vitamin B-121.6UG
Vitamin A, RAE0UG
Calcium, Ca34.0MG
Iron, Fe1.3MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P228MG
Potassium, K309MG
Sodium, Na94.0MG
Zinc, Zn6.8MG
Copper, Cu0.11MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se13.7UG
Energy741kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.3MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food17.0UG
Folate, DFE17.0UG
Retinol0UG
Vitamin A, IU0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated1.1G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.13G
SFA 16:00.64G
SFA 18:00.33G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.5G
MUFA 16:10.14G
MUFA 18:11.4G
MUFA 20:10.01G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.46G
PUFA 18:20.35G
PUFA 18:30.01G
PUFA 20:40.09G
Tryptophan0.33G
Threonine1.4G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.6G
Lysine2.7G
Methionine0.75G
Cystine0.37G
Phenylalanine1.3G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.8G
Arginine1.9G
Histidine1.2G
Alanine1.9G
Aspartic acid2.8G
Glutamic acid5.1G
Glycine1.7G
Proline1.3G
Serine1.2G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (85g)15027.4g3.7g0g
piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) (223g)39571.9g9.7g0g

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 (64% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Zinc (62% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Veal Shank (fore and Hind) (Cooked, Braised) is naturally low in sodium at 94mg 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 32.2g 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

Calories177
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3G6%
Cholesterol 126MG42%
Sodium 94.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 32.2G64%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 34.0MG3%
Iron 1.3MG7%
Potassium 309MG7%

* 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: 172571.

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