Calories in
veal, external fat only, cooked
540 kcal per 100 g Veal, external fat only, cooked contains 540 calories per 100 grams, or about 459 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 15.3 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 53.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 11% protein, 89% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 459 | 13.0 g | 0.0 g | 45.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 540 kcal | 459 kcal |
| Protein | 15.3 g | 13.0 g |
| Total fat | 53.2 g | 45.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.8 g | 15.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 103.0 mg | 87.6 mg |
| Potassium | 152.0 mg | 129.2 mg |
| Calcium | 58.0 mg | 49.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg | 72.3 mg |
| Water | 32.7 g | 27.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174883). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How veal, external fat only, cooked compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, veal, external fat only, cooked ranks 8 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 149% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 oz (459 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 94 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in veal, external fat only, cooked?
Veal, external fat only, cooked contains 540 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 459 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 15.3 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 53.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of veal, external fat only, cooked?
By calories, veal, external fat only, cooked is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 11% protein and 89% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 94 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the veal, external fat only, cooked I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within lamb, veal, and game products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Veal, external fat only, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.