Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 256
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 16.7
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 20.5
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb —
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, raw — 19.9g vs 16.7g per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Lamb | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 256 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.7 g | 70.4 g | -11% |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 19.9 g | -16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.5 g | 8.88 g | +131% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.91 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.28 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 66.0 mg | 64.5 mg | +2% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.107 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.213 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.00 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.678 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.261 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.61 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 18.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +164% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.26 mg | 2.17 mg | -42% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 18.5 mg | -3% |
| Phosphorus, P | 156 mg | 166 mg | -6% |
| Potassium, K | 267 mg | 301 mg | -11% |
| Sodium, Na | 76.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +36% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.09 mg | 3.76 mg | +9% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.113 mg | 0.078 mg | +44% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | 0.002 mg | +384% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.30 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1071 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 0.780 g | 0.948 g | -18% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.064 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.805 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.127 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.65 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.302 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.90 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.382 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.65 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.078 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.840 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.496 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.238 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.079 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.195 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.712 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.806 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.47 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.427 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.200 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.678 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.560 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.899 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.990 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.528 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.00 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.47 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.42 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.814 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.699 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.619 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw nutrition facts Bison, ground, raw nutrition facts Compare other foods →
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Manganese, Mn +384% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Calcium, Ca +164% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Copper, Cu +44% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Iron, Fe -42% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw
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