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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 39 MG | 43% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 18% | |
| Niacin | 4.0 MG | 25% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 11 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.8 UG | 160% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 7 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 5.2 MG | 29% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 288 MG | 23% | |
| Potassium, K | 274 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 108 MG | 5% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 MG | 11% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 27% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.2 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 90 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 16.3g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.3g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (29% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (23% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (27% DV).
About Veal, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw
Raw veal lungs are among the leanest items in the USDA database - nearly pure protein with almost no fat and no carbohydrates. Texture is the challenge, not flavor. Like lamb lungs, they are rarely sold in American markets due to USDA restrictions on lung consumption, but they remain relevant in European and South American butchery traditions where the whole animal is used.
Dietary Information
Veal, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Veal, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw include Vitamin B-12 (160% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (43% DV) , Selenium, Se (31% DV) , Iron, Fe (29% DV) , and Copper, Cu (27% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 90 calories per 100 grams, Veal, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw gets 72% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 23% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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