Bison vs Game meat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Game meat , bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Bison 146
Game meat 171
Protein (g)
Bison 20.2
Game meat 28.0
Carbs (g)
Bison 0.050
Game meat 0
Fat (g)
Bison 7.21
Game meat 5.65
Fiber (g)
Bison 0
Game meat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat , bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled — 28.0g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 171 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Game meat , bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Bison | Game meat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 146 kcal | 171 kcal | -15% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.6 g | 65.1 g | +10% |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 28.0 g | -28% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.21 g | 5.65 g | +28% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.050 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.92 g | 2.41 g | +21% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.75 g | 2.21 g | +25% |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | 86.0 mg | -36% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.141 mg | 0.227 mg | -38% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.246 mg | 0.447 mg | -45% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.32 mg | 5.57 mg | -4% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 1.35 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.383 mg | 0.557 mg | -31% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 12.0 ug | 18.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 85.8 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.94 ug | 2.83 ug | -31% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.190 mg | 0.200 mg | -5% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +120% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.78 mg | 3.47 mg | -20% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 27.0 mg | -22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 194 mg | 253 mg | -23% |
| Potassium, K | 328 mg | 387 mg | -15% |
| Sodium, Na | 70.0 mg | 53.0 mg | +32% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.59 mg | 5.11 mg | -10% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.140 mg | 0.211 mg | -34% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.013 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 20.0 ug | 41.2 ug | -51% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 611 kj | 714 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 1.17 g | -22% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 12.0 ug | 18.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 12.0 ug | 18.0 ug | -33% |
| Betaine | 12.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.20 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.002 g | +50% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.003 g | 0.002 g | +50% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.003 g | 0.002 g | +50% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.129 g | 0.101 g | +28% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.030 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.30 g | 1.02 g | +28% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.086 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.48 g | 1.16 g | +28% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.011 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.144 g | 0.113 g | +27% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.040 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.59 g | 2.03 g | +28% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.018 g | +28% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.336 g | 0.266 g | +26% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.261 g | 0.205 g | +27% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.038 g | 0.030 g | +27% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.037 g | 0.029 g | +28% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.153 g | 0.212 g | -28% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.918 g | 1.27 g | -28% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.977 g | 1.35 g | -28% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.74 g | 2.41 g | -28% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.88 g | 2.60 g | -28% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.547 g | 0.759 g | -28% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.241 g | 0.334 g | -28% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.859 g | 1.19 g | -28% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.688 g | 0.954 g | -28% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.09 g | 1.51 g | -28% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.38 g | 1.91 g | -28% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.742 g | 1.03 g | -28% |
| Alanine | 1.35 g | 1.87 g | -28% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.98 g | 2.74 g | -28% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.30 g | 4.57 g | -28% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.31 g | 1.82 g | -28% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | 1.44 g | -28% |
| Serine | 0.842 g | 1.17 g | -28% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.253 g | 0.351 g | -28% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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