Veal Chop Parmigiana
Veal Chop Parmigiana is a hearty Italian-American dish featuring a breaded and fried veal cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. It typically includes veal, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is a variation of the classic Italian 'melanzane alla parmigiana' (eggplant parmigiana) but uses meat instead.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the breading. A single serving provides significant protein, iron, and calcium, and typically ranges from 600 to 800 calories depending on preparation and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Calcium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Zinc | 6.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
Per 1 veal chop (approx. 200 g) with sauce and cheese · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Italian-American cuisine adapting traditional recipes to available ingredients. Nutritionally, the veal provides high-quality protein and B vitamins, while the cheese adds calcium and fat.
