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 119
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Game meat 21.1
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Game meat 3.15
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 21.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw — 119 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 | 119 kcal | 179 kcal | -34% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 75.5 g | 65.1 g | +16% |
| Protein | 21.1 g | 25.5 g | -17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.15 g | 8.62 g | -63% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.35 g | 3.49 g | -61% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.23 g | 3.29 g | -63% |
| Cholesterol | 64.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -10% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.227 mg | 0.139 mg | +63% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.347 mg | 0.264 mg | +31% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.44 mg | 5.97 mg | -26% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.724 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.472 mg | 0.401 mg | +18% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -19% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.46 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) | 0.160 mg | 0.200 mg | -20% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -64% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.88 mg | 3.19 mg | -10% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +4% |
| Phosphorus, P | 213 mg | 213 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 353 mg | 353 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 62.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -18% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.27 mg | 5.34 mg | -1% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.202 mg | 0.151 mg | +34% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 28.7 ug | 31.1 ug | -8% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 496 kj | 751 kj | -34% |
| Ash | 0.980 g | 1.02 g | -4% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -19% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -19% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 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 | — | 1.30 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.003 g | -67% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.004 g | -75% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.004 g | -75% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.057 g | 0.155 g | -63% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.567 g | 1.55 g | -63% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.647 g | 1.77 g | -63% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.063 g | 0.172 g | -63% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.023 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.13 g | 3.09 g | -63% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.027 g | -63% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.148 g | 0.402 g | -63% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.114 g | 0.313 g | -64% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.017 g | 0.045 g | -62% |
| 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 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.016 g | 0.044 g | -64% |
| 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) | 0.160 g | 0.192 g | -17% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.958 g | 1.15 g | -17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.02 g | 1.23 g | -17% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.81 g | 2.18 g | -17% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.96 g | 2.36 g | -17% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.571 g | 0.688 g | -17% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.252 g | 0.304 g | -17% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.897 g | 1.08 g | -17% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.718 g | 0.866 g | -17% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.14 g | 1.37 g | -17% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.44 g | 1.73 g | -17% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.774 g | 0.933 g | -17% |
| Alanine | 1.41 g | 1.70 g | -17% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.06 g | 2.49 g | -17% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.44 g | 4.15 g | -17% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.37 g | 1.65 g | -17% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.08 g | 1.30 g | -17% |
| Serine | 0.878 g | 1.06 g | -17% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.264 g | 0.318 g | -17% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca -64% in Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +63% in Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Copper, Cu +34% in Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +31% in Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw
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