Lamb, veal & game

Veal, shank, separable lean only, raw

FDC 172645oz (113 g)

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Density 77 · +5 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 only, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 77 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 19 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (40% DV). Most of its 94 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.8 g · 84%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 1.6 g · 16%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories94 kcal5%
Total fat1.6 g2%
Saturated fat0.64 g3%
Cholesterol62 mg21%
Sodium109 mg5%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein20 g40%
Potassium163 mg3%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium33 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.15 mg1%

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FDC 172645

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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.

Protein40% DV

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Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density77 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g109 vs 79 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Game meat, goat, cooked, roastedDensity 78 vs 77Game meat, deer, cooked, roastedDensity 79 vs 77Game meat, bison, separable lean only, rawDensity 80 vs 77

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