Calories in
veal, ground, raw
197 kcal per 100 g Veal, ground, raw contains 197 calories per 100 grams, or about 167 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 18.6 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 13.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 39% protein, 61% 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 | 167 | 15.8 g | 0.0 g | 11.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 56 | 5.3 g | 0.0 g | 3.7 g |
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 223 | 21.0 g | 0.0 g | 14.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 197 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Total fat | 13.1 g | 11.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 4.3 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 | 198.0 mg | 168.3 mg |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 49.0 mg | 41.7 mg |
| Water | 66.2 g | 56.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 175290). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How veal, ground, raw compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, veal, ground, raw ranks 39 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 9% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 9.4 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (167 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 34 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, ground, raw?
Veal, ground, raw contains 197 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 167 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 18.6 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 13.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of veal, ground, raw?
By calories, veal, ground, raw is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 39% protein and 61% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 34 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, ground, 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Veal, ground, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.