Game meat vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Game meat 206
Bison —
Protein (g)
Game meat 30.4
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Game meat 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Game meat 8.41
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Game meat 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed — 30.4g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed 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 | 206 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 58.8 g | 70.4 g | -16% |
| Protein | 30.4 g | 19.9 g | +53% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.41 g | 8.88 g | -5% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.51 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.27 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 86.0 mg | 64.5 mg | +33% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.16 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.670 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.340 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 121 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 6.51 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.440 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +193% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.37 mg | 2.17 mg | +9% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 226 mg | 166 mg | +36% |
| Potassium, K | 300 mg | 301 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 37.0 mg | 55.7 mg | -34% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.37 mg | 3.76 mg | -37% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.176 mg | 0.078 mg | +125% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.032 mg | 0.002 mg | +1448% |
| Selenium, Se | 38.5 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 862 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.09 g | 0.948 g | +15% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 15.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, 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 | 1.60 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.220 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.89 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.390 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.280 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.94 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.63 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.30 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.340 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 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) | 0.401 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.36 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.44 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.37 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.66 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.760 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.382 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.25 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.08 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.54 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.88 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.852 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.83 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.97 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.87 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.65 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.49 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.35 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +1448% in Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed Calcium, Ca +193% in Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed Copper, Cu +125% in Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed Protein +53% in Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, stewed
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