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Ground veal
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 197 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 5.1 g 26%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 103 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 49 mg 16%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg 7%
- Vitamin E 0.49 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 5.5 mg 35%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.67 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 2.3 µg 95%
- Choline 96.5 mg 18%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 31 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 197 mg 16%
- Potassium 198 mg 4%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 13.1 µg 24%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 197 | 19 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 167 | 16 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 335 | 32 g | 0 g | 22 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 84 | 7.9 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 502 | 47 g | 0 g | 33 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 670 | 63 g | 0 g | 44 g |
Similar foods
- Minced vealraw105 kcal / 100 g
- Veal minceraw144 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped vealraw98 kcal / 100 g
- Ground lambraw282 kcal / 100 g
- Ground deer meatraw157 kcal / 100 g
- Minced beefraw208 kcal / 100 g
- Vealav, raw127 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped beefraw102 kcal / 100 g
- Beef minceraw225 kcal / 100 g
- Calf liverraw135 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground veal
How do you cook ground veal without drying it out?
Brown it in a hot pan with a little oil, breaking it up as it cooks; stop once no pink remains and the centre reaches 75 °C. For meatballs or patties, avoid pressing them flat, which squeezes out moisture.
What dishes can you make with ground veal?
Use it for Italian-style veal meatballs, a tomato ragù for pasta, or Greek keftedes seasoned with herbs and garlic. It also works in stuffed aubergines or courgettes.
How long does ground veal keep in the fridge?
Keep it sealed on the lowest shelf and use it within 1–2 days of buying it. Freeze it if you will not cook it in that time, and thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
How do you choose ground veal for meatballs or burgers?
Choose mince that looks fresh and evenly pink, with no sour smell or excess liquid in the pack. A moderate amount of visible fat helps meatballs and burgers stay tender; very lean mince can turn dry if overcooked.
Can you use ground veal instead of minced beef?
Yes. Ground veal has 13 g fat per 100 g, compared with 14.6 g in minced beef, so it may cook more quickly and can benefit from a little oil or moisture in the recipe.
Can you eat ground veal raw or rare?
No: mincing can spread bacteria through the meat, so cook it thoroughly rather than serving it raw or rare. Check that the centre reaches 75 °C, especially in meatballs and burgers.
How much ground veal is a typical portion?
An 85 g portion provides 167 kcal and 16 g protein. Pair it with vegetables, beans or wholegrain pasta for a more complete meal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175290 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
