Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 648
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Lamb 6.27
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Lamb 68.9
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Lamb —
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 20.2g vs 6.27g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 648 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, 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 | Lamb | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 648 kcal | 146 kcal | +344% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 25.1 g | 71.6 g | -65% |
| Protein | 6.27 g | 20.2 g | -69% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 68.9 g | 7.21 g | +855% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 35.4 g | 2.92 g | +1112% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 28.0 g | 2.75 g | +916% |
| Cholesterol | 77.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +40% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.057 mg | 0.141 mg | -60% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.107 mg | 0.246 mg | -57% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.75 mg | 5.32 mg | -67% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.263 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.111 mg | 0.383 mg | -71% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.06 ug | 1.94 ug | -45% |
| 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 | 19.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +73% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.630 mg | 2.78 mg | -77% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 21.0 mg | -67% |
| Phosphorus, P | 71.0 mg | 194 mg | -63% |
| Potassium, K | 112 mg | 328 mg | -66% |
| Sodium, Na | 33.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -53% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.06 mg | 4.59 mg | -77% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.046 mg | 0.140 mg | -67% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.00 ug | 20.0 ug | -80% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2711 kj | 611 kj | +344% |
| Ash | 0.350 g | 0.910 g | -62% |
| 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) | 0.142 g | 0.003 g | +4633% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.241 g | 0.003 g | +7933% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.94 g | 0.129 g | +2181% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.470 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 16.2 g | 1.30 g | +1148% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 1.14 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 14.1 g | 1.48 g | +851% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.131 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.120 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.33 g | 0.144 g | +826% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 25.8 g | 2.59 g | +897% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.246 g | 0.023 g | +970% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.84 g | 0.336 g | +746% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.65 g | 0.261 g | +533% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.798 g | 0.038 g | +2000% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.263 g | 0.037 g | +611% |
| 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) | 0.073 g | 0.153 g | -52% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.268 g | 0.918 g | -71% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.303 g | 0.977 g | -69% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.487 g | 1.74 g | -72% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.553 g | 1.88 g | -71% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.160 g | 0.547 g | -71% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.075 g | 0.241 g | -69% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.255 g | 0.859 g | -70% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.211 g | 0.688 g | -69% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.338 g | 1.09 g | -69% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.372 g | 1.38 g | -73% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.199 g | 0.742 g | -73% |
| Alanine | 0.377 g | 1.35 g | -72% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.551 g | 1.98 g | -72% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.909 g | 3.30 g | -72% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.306 g | 1.31 g | -77% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.263 g | 1.04 g | -75% |
| Serine | 0.233 g | 0.842 g | -72% |
| 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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