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* 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 | 41 MG | 46% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 27% | |
| Niacin | 7.9 MG | 49% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.3 UG | 223% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 6 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 9.3 MG | 52% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 339 MG | 27% | |
| Potassium, K | 362 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 97 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 MG | 15% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 19% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 61.7 UG | 112% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 98 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 18.3g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.2g per 100g).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (52% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (27% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (112% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw
Veal spleen is lean and high in protein, with fat nearly absent in its raw state. Texturally it is dense and smooth, and it has a pronounced mineral flavor that sits between liver and kidney on the offal spectrum. In Sicilian street food culture it appears thinly sliced and fried inside a bread roll known as a vastedda. The carb and fiber count is zero, making it essentially pure protein and minimal fat. Hard to find outside specialty butchers.
Dietary Information
Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, 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, spleen, raw include Vitamin B-12 (223% DV) , Selenium, Se (112% DV) , Iron, Fe (52% DV) , Niacin (49% DV) , and Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (46% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 98 calories per 100 grams, Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw gets 75% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 20% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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