Sirloin steak vs veal: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: sirloin steak scores 48/100 and veal 50/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Sirloin steak
178 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Veal
203 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSirloin steak178 vs 203 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinVeal29 vs 37 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even376 vs 387 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even2.2 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Sirloin steak, 100 g | Veal, 100 g | Sirloin steak, 85 g | Veal, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | 203 kcal | 151 kcal | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g | 37 g | 25 g | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 5.1 g | 5 g | 4.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 1.9 g | 1.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 387 mg | 320 mg | 329 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.6 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 9 mg | 16 mg | 7.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 30 mg | 21 mg | 26 mg |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 67 mg | 52 mg | 57 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.