Calories in
veal, external fat only, raw
503 kcal per 100 g Veal, external fat only, raw contains 503 calories per 100 grams, or about 568 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 8.9 g protein, 0.9 g carbohydrate and 51.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 7% protein, 92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 568 | 10.0 g | 1.0 g | 58.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 503 kcal | 568 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 10.0 g |
| Total fat | 51.6 g | 58.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.1 g | 21.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 1.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 89.0 mg | 100.6 mg |
| Potassium | 107.0 mg | 120.9 mg |
| Calcium | 31.0 mg | 35.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 86.0 mg | 97.2 mg |
| Water | 38.2 g | 43.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174882). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How veal, external fat only, raw compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, veal, external fat only, raw ranks 13 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 132% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 4 oz (568 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 116 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, raw?
Veal, external fat only, raw contains 503 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 568 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 8.9 g of protein, 0.9 g of carbohydrate and 51.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of veal, external fat only, raw?
By calories, veal, external fat only, raw is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 7% protein and 92% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 116 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, raw 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, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.