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 131
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Game meat 26.8
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Game meat 1.80
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat, buffalo, water, cooked, roasted — 26.8g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Game meat, buffalo, water, cooked, roasted — 131 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 | 131 kcal | 179 kcal | -27% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.8 g | 65.1 g | +6% |
| Protein | 26.8 g | 25.5 g | +5% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.80 g | 8.62 g | -79% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.600 g | 3.49 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.550 g | 3.29 g | -83% |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -14% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 0.139 mg | -78% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.250 mg | 0.264 mg | -5% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.29 mg | 5.97 mg | +5% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.460 mg | 0.401 mg | +15% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -44% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.75 ug | 2.44 ug | -28% |
| 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 | 15.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +7% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.12 mg | 3.19 mg | -34% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +43% |
| Phosphorus, P | 220 mg | 213 mg | +3% |
| Potassium, K | 313 mg | 353 mg | -11% |
| Sodium, Na | 56.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -26% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.54 mg | 5.34 mg | -52% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.178 mg | 0.151 mg | +18% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.0 ug | 31.1 ug | -61% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 548 kj | 751 kj | -27% |
| Ash | 1.39 g | 1.02 g | +36% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -44% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -44% |
| 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) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.155 g | -87% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.330 g | 1.55 g | -79% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.250 g | 1.77 g | -86% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.172 g | -77% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.490 g | 3.09 g | -84% |
| 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 | 0.360 g | 0.402 g | -10% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.313 g | -33% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.050 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) | 0.100 g | 0.044 g | +127% |
| 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) | 0.327 g | 0.192 g | +70% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.28 g | 1.15 g | +11% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.35 g | 1.23 g | +10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.31 g | 2.18 g | +6% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.12 g | 2.36 g | -10% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.672 g | 0.688 g | -2% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.429 g | 0.304 g | +41% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.08 g | 1.08 g | -1% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.08 g | 0.866 g | +24% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.43 g | 1.37 g | +4% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.68 g | 1.73 g | -3% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.888 g | 0.933 g | -5% |
| Alanine | — | 1.70 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.68 g | 2.49 g | +8% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.89 g | 4.15 g | -6% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 1.65 g | -37% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 1.30 g | -21% |
| Serine | 1.15 g | 1.06 g | +9% |
| 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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