Game meat vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Game meat 150
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Game meat 29.5
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Game meat 2.67
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted — 29.5g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted — 150 vs 179 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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 | Game meat | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 150 kcal | 179 kcal | -16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.9 g | 65.1 g | +1% |
| Protein | 29.5 g | 25.5 g | +16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.67 g | 8.62 g | -69% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.970 g | 3.49 g | -72% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.630 g | 3.29 g | -81% |
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 71.0 mg | +77% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.260 mg | 0.139 mg | +87% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.730 mg | 0.264 mg | +177% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 5.97 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.401 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -44% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 2.44 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.200 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -71% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.20 mg | 3.19 mg | +32% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 210 mg | 213 mg | -1% |
| Potassium, K | 372 mg | 353 mg | +5% |
| Sodium, Na | 54.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -29% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.68 mg | 5.34 mg | -69% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.213 mg | 0.151 mg | +41% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.022 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.9 ug | 31.1 ug | -59% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 628 kj | 751 kj | -16% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 1.02 g | +42% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -44% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -44% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 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 | — | 1.30 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.155 g | -81% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.450 g | 1.55 g | -71% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.490 g | 1.77 g | -72% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.172 g | -94% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.630 g | 3.09 g | -80% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.027 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.580 g | 0.402 g | +44% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.330 g | 0.313 g | +5% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.100 g | 0.045 g | +122% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.160 g | 0.044 g | +264% |
| 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) | — | 0.192 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.36 g | 1.15 g | +18% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | 1.23 g | -8% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.49 g | 2.18 g | +14% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.46 g | 2.36 g | +4% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.838 g | 0.688 g | +22% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.262 g | 0.304 g | -14% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.17 g | 1.08 g | +8% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 0.866 g | +18% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.31 g | 1.37 g | -4% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.94 g | 1.73 g | +12% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.40 g | 0.933 g | +50% |
| Alanine | 1.72 g | 1.70 g | +1% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.79 g | 2.49 g | +12% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.43 g | 4.15 g | +7% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.32 g | 1.65 g | -20% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.35 g | 1.30 g | +4% |
| Serine | 1.24 g | 1.06 g | +17% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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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