Game meat vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Game meat 113
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Game meat 21.4
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Game meat 2.40
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Game meat —
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw — 21.4g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw — 113 vs 146 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, 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 | 113 kcal | 146 kcal | -23% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 74.4 g | 71.6 g | +4% |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 20.2 g | +6% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.40 g | 7.21 g | -67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.885 g | 2.92 g | -70% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.986 g | 2.75 g | -64% |
| Cholesterol | 71.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +29% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.045 mg | 0.141 mg | -68% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.097 mg | 0.246 mg | -61% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.02 mg | 5.32 mg | -62% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.259 mg | 0.383 mg | -32% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.30 ug | 1.94 ug | +19% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | 0.190 mg | -74% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -55% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.00 mg | 2.78 mg | +8% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +14% |
| Phosphorus, P | 203 mg | 194 mg | +5% |
| Potassium, K | 335 mg | 328 mg | +2% |
| Sodium, Na | 51.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -27% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.40 mg | 4.59 mg | -26% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.155 mg | 0.140 mg | +11% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.015 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 25.1 ug | 20.0 ug | +26% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 473 kj | 611 kj | -23% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 0.910 g | +32% |
| 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 | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.010 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) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.129 g | -81% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.023 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.342 g | 1.30 g | -74% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.397 g | 1.48 g | -73% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.144 g | -65% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.904 g | 2.59 g | -65% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.023 g | -74% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.024 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.217 g | 0.336 g | -35% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.209 g | 0.261 g | -20% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.008 g | 0.038 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.037 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 g | 0.153 g | -100% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.881 g | 0.918 g | -4% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.902 g | 0.977 g | -8% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.66 g | 1.74 g | -4% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.67 g | 1.88 g | -11% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.508 g | 0.547 g | -7% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0 g | 0.241 g | -100% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.801 g | 0.859 g | -7% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.688 g | 0.688 g | = |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.968 g | 1.09 g | -11% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.27 g | 1.38 g | -8% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.567 g | 0.742 g | -24% |
| Alanine | 1.22 g | 1.35 g | -10% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.86 g | 1.98 g | -6% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.12 g | 3.30 g | -5% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 1.31 g | -22% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.854 g | 1.04 g | -18% |
| Serine | 0.815 g | 0.842 g | -3% |
| 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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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) -74% in Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -68% in Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Niacin (Vitamin B3) -62% in Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) -61% in Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw
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