Game meat vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Game meat, antelope, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Game meat 114
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Game meat 22.4
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Game meat 2.03
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat, antelope, raw — 22.4g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat, antelope, raw — 114 vs 146 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Game meat, antelope, raw 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 | 114 kcal | 146 kcal | -22% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 74.1 g | 71.6 g | +3% |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 20.2 g | +11% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.03 g | 7.21 g | -72% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.740 g | 2.92 g | -75% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.480 g | 2.75 g | -83% |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +73% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.320 mg | 0.141 mg | +127% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.580 mg | 0.246 mg | +136% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 5.32 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.383 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 1.94 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -73% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.19 mg | 2.78 mg | +15% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +29% |
| Phosphorus, P | 188 mg | 194 mg | -3% |
| Potassium, K | 353 mg | 328 mg | +8% |
| Sodium, Na | 51.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -27% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.28 mg | 4.59 mg | -72% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.180 mg | 0.140 mg | +29% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.70 ug | 20.0 ug | -52% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 477 kj | 611 kj | -22% |
| Ash | 1.10 g | 0.910 g | +21% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 12.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 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 | — | 1.20 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 | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.129 g | -84% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.340 g | 1.30 g | -74% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.370 g | 1.48 g | -75% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.144 g | -93% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.480 g | 2.59 g | -81% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.023 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.440 g | 0.336 g | +31% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.250 g | 0.261 g | -4% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0.038 g | +84% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.120 g | 0.037 g | +224% |
| 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 | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.03 g | 0.918 g | +13% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.856 g | 0.977 g | -12% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.89 g | 1.74 g | +9% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.87 g | 1.88 g | = |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.637 g | 0.547 g | +16% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.199 g | 0.241 g | -17% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.886 g | 0.859 g | +3% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.776 g | 0.688 g | +13% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.995 g | 1.09 g | -9% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.47 g | 1.38 g | +7% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.07 g | 0.742 g | +44% |
| Alanine | 1.30 g | 1.35 g | -3% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.12 g | 1.98 g | +7% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.37 g | 3.30 g | +2% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.00 g | 1.31 g | -23% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 1.04 g | -1% |
| Serine | 0.946 g | 0.842 g | +12% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.253 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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