Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Bison, ground, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 586
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 12.2
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 59.2
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, raw — 19.9g vs 12.2g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, 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 | 586 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 26.1 g | 70.4 g | -63% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 19.9 g | -39% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 59.2 g | 8.88 g | +566% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 27.0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.4 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 64.5 mg | +77% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.80 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.580 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 54.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.35 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 23.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +237% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.29 mg | 2.17 mg | -40% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg | 18.5 mg | -30% |
| Phosphorus, P | 114 mg | 166 mg | -31% |
| Potassium, K | 194 mg | 301 mg | -36% |
| Sodium, Na | 58.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.74 mg | 3.76 mg | -54% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.088 mg | 0.078 mg | +13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.004 mg | 0.002 mg | +94% |
| Selenium, Se | 18.8 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 2452 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 0.680 g | 0.948 g | -28% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 7.10 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) | 2.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.60 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) | 0.170 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.290 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.58 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 13.4 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 8.43 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.70 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 21.9 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 | 4.48 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.26 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.12 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.100 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) | 0.142 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.520 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.586 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.945 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.07 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.312 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.145 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.495 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.409 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.656 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.722 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.385 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.731 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.07 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.76 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.594 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.510 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.452 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.
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked nutrition facts Bison, ground, raw nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca +237% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Manganese, Mn +94% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Zinc, Zn -54% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Iron, Fe -40% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked
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