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Veal rib nutrition facts
A typical portion of veal rib (3 oz; 85 g, separable lean only, cooked, braised) has 190 calories and 29g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 8 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 120 calories (separable lean only, raw) to 251 (separable lean and fat, cooked, braised).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Veal, rib, separable lean only, cooked, braised, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 34.4g
- more than 99% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 218
- more than 58% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 99mg
- more than 59% of reference foods
3 oz weighs 85 g in USDA's record for Veal, rib, separable lean only, cooked, braised (FDC 173829).
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 34% fat and 66% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B121.3 µg in 3 oz (85 g), 54% of the Daily Value
- Zinc5.1 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 46% of the Daily Value
- Niacin6.7 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 42% of the Daily Value
- Selenium12 µg in 3 oz (85 g), 23% of the Daily Value
- Choline114 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 21% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.3 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 20% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.3 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 17% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus185 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 15% of the Daily Value
- Copper0.1 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 13% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 173829), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of veal rib USDA describes
Separable lean and fat, cooked… has the most calories per 100 g (251); the fewest: Raw (FDC 173828) (120)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, rib, separable lean only, cooked, braised | 218 | 34.4 g | 7.8 g | 99 mg |
| Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised | 251 | 32.4 g | 12.5 g | 95 mg |
| Veal, rib, separable lean only, cooked, roasted | 177 | 25.8 g | 7.4 g | 97 mg |
| Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted | 228 | 24 g | 14 g | 92 mg |
| Veal, Australian, rib, rib roast, separable lean only, raw | 134 | 21.7 g | 4.6 g | 83 mg |
| Veal, rib, separable lean only, raw | 120 | 20 g | 3.9 g | 95 mg |
| Veal, Australian, rib, rib roast, separable lean and fat, raw | 201 | 19.6 g | 13.1 g | 76 mg |
| Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, raw | 162 | 18.9 g | 9 g | 89 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (89)
The portion is 3 oz (85 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (13)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.3 g | 34.4 g | 59% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.64 g | 7.81 g | 9% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Ash | 1.50 g | 1.76 g | |
| Energy | 185 kcal | 218 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 47.7 g | 56.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 144 mg | 41% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.18 g | 2.56 g | 11% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.23 g | 2.62 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.63 g | 0.74 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 20.4 mg | 24.0 mg | 2% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.23 mg | 1.45 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.1 mg | 26.0 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus, P | 185 mg | 218 mg | 15% |
| Potassium, K | 270 mg | 318 mg | 6% |
| Sodium, Na | 84.2 mg | 99.0 mg | 4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.08 mg | 5.98 mg | 46% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg | 0.14 mg | 13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.034 mg | 0.040 mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.4 µg | 14.6 µg | 23% |
Vitamins (27)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.30 mg | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.051 mg | 0.060 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 0.31 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 6.72 mg | 7.91 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.96 mg | 1.13 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.29 mg | 0.34 mg | 17% |
| Folate, total | 13.6 µg | 16.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.30 µg | 1.53 µg | 54% |
| Choline, total | 114 mg | 134 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.95 µg | 7.00 µg | 5% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 13.6 µg | 16.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 13.6 µg | 16.0 µg | 3% |
| Betaine | 14.9 mg | 17.5 mg | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.30 g | 0.35 g | |
| Threonine | 1.28 g | 1.50 g | |
| Isoleucine | 1.44 g | 1.70 g | |
| Leucine | 2.33 g | 2.74 g | |
| Lysine | 2.41 g | 2.84 g | |
| Methionine | 0.68 g | 0.80 g | |
| Cystine | 0.33 g | 0.39 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.18 g | 1.39 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.93 g | 1.10 g | |
| Valine | 1.62 g | 1.90 g | |
| Arginine | 1.72 g | 2.02 g | |
| Histidine | 1.06 g | 1.25 g | |
| Alanine | 1.74 g | 2.05 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.53 g | 2.97 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.63 g | 5.45 g | |
| Glycine | 1.50 g | 1.77 g | |
| Proline | 1.22 g | 1.44 g | |
| Serine | 1.10 g | 1.29 g |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0085 g | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.14 g | 0.16 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.22 g | 1.43 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.75 g | 0.88 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.96 g | 2.31 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.46 g | 0.54 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.025 g | 0.030 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.14 g | 0.17 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.23 g | 0.27 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 173829: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in veal rib?
190 in 3 oz (85 g) of separable lean only, cooked, braised; 120 to 251 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in veal rib?
29g in 3 oz; 34.4 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in veal rib?
85mg in 3 oz; 99 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov