Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 244
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Lamb 25.2
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Lamb 15.1
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Lamb —
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted — 25.2g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 244 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted 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 | Lamb | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 244 kcal | 146 kcal | +67% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 59.7 g | 71.6 g | -17% |
| Protein | 25.2 g | 20.2 g | +24% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.1 g | 7.21 g | +110% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.09 g | 2.92 g | +143% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.09 g | 2.75 g | +121% |
| Cholesterol | 88.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +60% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.126 mg | 0.141 mg | -11% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.386 mg | 0.246 mg | +57% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.38 mg | 5.32 mg | +1% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.919 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.425 mg | 0.383 mg | +11% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.03 ug | 1.94 ug | +56% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 11.0 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 2.03 mg | 2.78 mg | -27% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +10% |
| Phosphorus, P | 202 mg | 194 mg | +4% |
| Potassium, K | 309 mg | 328 mg | -6% |
| Sodium, Na | 70.0 mg | 70.0 mg | = |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.43 mg | 4.59 mg | -3% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.147 mg | 0.140 mg | +5% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.014 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.70 ug | 20.0 ug | -72% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1021 kj | 611 kj | +67% |
| Ash | 1.01 g | 0.910 g | +11% |
| 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 | — | 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 | — | 1.20 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) | 0.018 g | 0.003 g | +500% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.041 g | 0.003 g | +1267% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.563 g | 0.129 g | +336% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.087 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.34 g | 1.30 g | +157% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.230 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.80 g | 1.48 g | +89% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.279 g | 0.144 g | +94% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.61 g | 2.59 g | +117% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.055 g | 0.023 g | +139% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.615 g | 0.336 g | +83% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.382 g | 0.261 g | +46% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.181 g | 0.038 g | +376% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.039 g | 0.037 g | +5% |
| 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) | 0.294 g | 0.153 g | +92% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.08 g | 0.918 g | +17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.22 g | 0.977 g | +24% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.96 g | 1.74 g | +13% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.22 g | 1.88 g | +18% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.644 g | 0.547 g | +18% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.302 g | 0.241 g | +25% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.02 g | 0.859 g | +19% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.845 g | 0.688 g | +23% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.36 g | 1.09 g | +25% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.49 g | 1.38 g | +8% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.797 g | 0.742 g | +7% |
| Alanine | 1.51 g | 1.35 g | +12% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.21 g | 1.98 g | +12% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.65 g | 3.30 g | +11% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.23 g | 1.31 g | -6% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 1.04 g | +2% |
| Serine | 0.934 g | 0.842 g | +11% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Selenium, Se -72% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +57% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +56% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Iron, Fe -27% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted
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