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Nutritional Profile of Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only)
We got 57 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Lamb, Veal, and Game Products) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Water (Water)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for two additional nutrients:
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Pantothenic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Veal Shank (Fore & Hind, Meat Only)
In food category: Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 982 mg | 278.4 mg | 337 | 1940 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 334 mg | 94.7 mg | 264 | 2181 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 738 mg | 209.2 mg | 367 | 2113 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.8 g | 802.3 mg | 348 | 1465 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 75 | 700 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 251 | 1066 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 416 mg | 117.9 mg | 339 | 1865 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 335 | 1471 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 857 mg | 243 mg | 337 | 2003 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 88 mg | 24.9 mg | 210 | 895 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 66 | 467 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 58 | 219 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 244 mg | 69.2 mg | 232 | 2150 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 201 | 948 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 94 | 136 |
| Arginine | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 102 | 197 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 470.6 mg | 121 | 223 |
| Cystine | 219 mg | 62.1 mg | 156 | 277 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.1 g | 864.7 mg | 153 | 337 |
| Glycine | 990 mg | 280.7 mg | 92 | 169 |
| Histidine | 700 mg | 198.4 mg | 151 | 345 |
| Isoleucine | 950 mg | 269.3 mg | 103 | 162 |
| Leucine | 1.5 g | 433.7 mg | 114 | 192 |
| Lysine | 1.6 g | 450.8 mg | 125 | 196 |
| Methionine | 450 mg | 127.6 mg | 257 | 517 |
| Phenylalanine | 777 mg | 220.3 mg | 148 | 320 |
| Proline | 805 mg | 228.2 mg | 146 | 354 |
| Serine | 722 mg | 204.7 mg | 177 | 389 |
| Threonine | 842 mg | 238.7 mg | 129 | 254 |
| Tryptophan | 194 mg | 55 mg | 160 | 271 |
| Tyrosine | 614 mg | 174.1 mg | 223 | 457 |
| Valine | 1.1 g | 300.5 mg | 82 | 130 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 19.3 g | 5.5 g | 145 | 363 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 22 | 440 |
| Folate, food | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 19 | 274 |
| Folate, total | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 20 | 376 |
| Niacin | 7.6 mg | 2.2 mg | 69 | 384 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 368.5 µg | 41 | 205 |
| Riboflavin | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 115 | 541 |
| Thiamin | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 109 | 804 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 0.4 µg | 208 | 591 |
| Vitamin B6 | 440 µg | 124.7 µg | 60 | 541 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 26 | 527 |
| Copper, Cu | 74 µg | 21 µg | 152 | 775 |
| Iron, Fe | 760 µg | 215.5 µg | 257 | 846 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 mg | 6 mg | 18 | 332 |
| Manganese, Mn | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 67 | 1021 |
| Phosphorus, P | 192 mg | 54.4 mg | 109 | 472 |
| Potassium, K | 316 mg | 89.6 mg | 88 | 582 |
| Selenium, Se | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 212 | 613 |
| Sodium, Na | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 70 | 1064 |
| Zinc, Zn | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 132 | 511 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 110 | 306 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 77.4 g | 21.9 g | 15 | 781 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.1 g | 297.7 mg | 80 | 555 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 108 kcal | 30.6 kcal | 217 | 580 |
| KJ (Energy) | 452 kj | 128.1 kj | 248 | 736 |
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| Veal Shank | No of Nutrients |
(Fore & Hind, Meat & Fat) | 58 |
(Fore & Hind, Meat Only) | 57 |
(Fore & Hind, Meat & Fat) | 58 |
(Meat & Fat) | 73 |
(Meat Only) | 78 |
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