Lamb, veal & game

Veal, shank, separable lean and fat, raw

FDC 172648oz (113 g)

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Density 70 · -2 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Veal, shank, separable lean and fat, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 70 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (39% DV). Most of its 107 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.3 g · 72%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 3.3 g · 28%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories107 kcal5%
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol63 mg21%
Sodium107 mg5%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g39%
Potassium162 mg3%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 172648

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What it is rich in

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

Protein39% DV

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Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density70 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g107 vs 79 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roastedDensity 70 vs 70Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, rawDensity 71 vs 70Game meat, bear, cooked, simmeredDensity 71 vs 70

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