Veal Parmigiana
Veal Parmigiana is a classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded and fried veal cutlets layered with marinara sauce and melted cheese, typically mozzarella and Parmesan. Originating from Southern Italy, it's a beloved comfort food often served with pasta or a side salad.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the veal and cheese, but also contains significant fat from frying and dairy, with moderate carbs from the breading. A typical serving provides around 500-700 calories, along with calcium and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Zinc | 5.5 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
Per 1 cutlet with sauce and cheese (approx. 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Veal Parmigiana is a cultural hybrid, adapting the Italian 'parmigiana' concept—originally for eggplant—to meat, showcasing how immigrant cuisines evolve. Nutritionally, it balances hearty protein with the richness of cheese, making it a satisfying yet indulgent meal.
