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 143
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Game meat 23.3
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Game meat 4.80
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 23.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat, beefalo, composite of cuts, raw — 143 vs 179 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 | 143 kcal | 179 kcal | -20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.9 g | 65.1 g | +9% |
| Protein | 23.3 g | 25.5 g | -8% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.80 g | 8.62 g | -44% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.04 g | 3.49 g | -42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.04 g | 3.29 g | -38% |
| Cholesterol | 44.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -38% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.040 mg | 0.139 mg | -71% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.090 mg | 0.264 mg | -66% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.64 mg | 5.97 mg | -22% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.550 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.401 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -6% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.42 ug | 2.44 ug | -1% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 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 | 18.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +29% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.32 mg | 3.19 mg | -27% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 23.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 224 mg | 213 mg | +5% |
| Potassium, K | 436 mg | 353 mg | +24% |
| Sodium, Na | 78.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +3% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.86 mg | 5.34 mg | -9% |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.151 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.80 ug | 31.1 ug | -68% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 598 kj | 751 kj | -20% |
| Ash | 0.920 g | 1.02 g | -10% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -6% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -6% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 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 | — | 1.30 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) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.155 g | -35% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.960 g | 1.55 g | -38% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.920 g | 1.77 g | -48% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.180 g | 0.172 g | +5% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.82 g | 3.09 g | -41% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.027 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.150 g | 0.402 g | -63% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.110 g | 0.313 g | -65% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | 0.045 g | -11% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.044 g | |
| 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) | — | 1.15 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 | |
| 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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