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Q: How long does veal stay fresh?

A: Fresh veal should be stored in the refrigerator and used or frozen within 1 to 2 days.  
     Frozen veal should be used within 6 to 9 months
     Leftover veal should be used within 1 to 2 days after preparation.

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Veal Nutrition

Veal Nutrition Facts

Cut Calories Calories from fat Total
Fat
Saturated Fat Choles-terol Sodium Protein Iron
Shoulder, Arm Steak, braised 170 40 5g 1g 130mg 75mg 30g 6% DV
Loin roast (boneless) 170 50 6g 22 to 24 135 mg 85 mg 28g 6% DV
Rib roast 150 60 6g 29 to 31 95 mg 80 mg 22g 4% DV
Crown roast
(1 to 14 ribs)
150 50 6g 12 to 23 90 mg 80 mg 22g 4% DV
Rib Eye Roast 130 25 3g 30 to 33 90 mg 60 mg 24g 4% DV
Not a significant source of total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium.

How to Use the Chart

This chart lists nutrition facts for a three ounce cooked, boneless serving of the five most commonly consumed veal cuts. The cut also has no added fat, salt or sauce. The figures reflect a serving with all visible fat removed. Use this information to help you choose and maintain a healthful diet.

To see how these foods fit into current nutrition recommendations, compare the veal cuts with the daily values for a 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diet. Note that your daily values may be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs.

  2,000 Calories 2,500 Calories
Total Fat less than 65 g less than 80 g
Saturated Fat less than 20 g less than 25 g
Cholesterol less than 300 g less than 300 g
Sodium less than 2400 g less than 2400 g
Protein 50 g 65 g
Iron 15 mg 18 mg

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