Game meat vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Game meat 259
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Game meat 32.4
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Game meat 13.4
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered — 32.4g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 259 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked 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 | 259 kcal | 179 kcal | +45% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 53.5 g | 65.1 g | -18% |
| Protein | 32.4 g | 25.5 g | +27% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.4 g | 8.62 g | +55% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.54 g | 3.49 g | +1% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.66 g | 3.29 g | +72% |
| Cholesterol | 98.0 mg | 71.0 mg | +38% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | 0.139 mg | -28% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.820 mg | 0.264 mg | +211% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.35 mg | 5.97 mg | -44% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.290 mg | 0.401 mg | -28% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -62% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 122 mg | 97.2 mg | +26% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.47 ug | 2.44 ug | +1% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.490 mg | 0.200 mg | +145% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -64% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.7 mg | 3.19 mg | +236% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 23.0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 170 mg | 213 mg | -20% |
| Potassium, K | 263 mg | 353 mg | -25% |
| Sodium, Na | 71.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -7% |
| Zinc, Zn | 10.3 mg | 5.34 mg | +92% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.148 mg | 0.151 mg | -2% |
| Selenium, Se | 11.2 ug | 31.1 ug | -64% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1084 kj | 751 kj | +44% |
| Ash | 1.13 g | 1.02 g | +11% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -62% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -62% |
| Betaine | 16.1 mg | 12.8 mg | +26% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 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 | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.80 ug | 1.30 ug | +38% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| 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) | 0.188 g | 0.155 g | +21% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.07 g | 1.55 g | +33% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.769 g | 1.77 g | -57% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.725 g | 0.172 g | +322% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.13 g | 3.09 g | +33% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.057 g | 0.027 g | +111% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.40 g | 0.402 g | +497% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.57 g | 0.313 g | +402% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.049 g | 0.045 g | +9% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.321 g | 0.044 g | +630% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.034 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.037 g | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.192 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 1.15 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.23 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 2.18 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 2.36 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.688 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.304 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 1.08 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.866 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.37 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.73 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.933 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.70 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.49 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 4.15 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.65 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.30 g | |
| Serine | — | 1.06 g | |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 g | |
| 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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