Lamb, veal & game

Veal, external fat only, cooked

FDC 174883oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 24 · -48 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Veal, external fat only, cooked is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 24 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 57 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (31% DV). Most of its 540 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (17.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.3 g · 11%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 53.2 g · 89%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories540 kcal27%
Total fat53 g68%
Saturated fat18 g89%
Cholesterol85 mg28%
Sodium103 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein15 g31%
Potassium152 mg3%
Calcium58 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium26 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.45 mg3%

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FDC 174883

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein31% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density24 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g103 vs 79 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Veal, seam fat only, cookedDensity 24 vs 24Veal, seam fat only, rawDensity 26 vs 24Lamb, ground, rawDensity 30 vs 24

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