Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 294
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 24.5
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 20.9
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked — 24.5g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 | 294 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 53.7 g | 70.4 g | -24% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 19.9 g | +23% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.9 g | 8.88 g | +136% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.83 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.82 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 97.0 mg | 64.5 mg | +50% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.66 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.660 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.130 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 93.7 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.55 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.140 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +149% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.88 mg | 2.17 mg | -13% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 188 mg | 166 mg | +14% |
| Potassium, K | 310 mg | 301 mg | +3% |
| Sodium, Na | 72.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +29% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.46 mg | 3.76 mg | +19% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.119 mg | 0.078 mg | +52% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.022 mg | 0.002 mg | +964% |
| Selenium, Se | 26.4 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1230 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.04 g | 0.948 g | +10% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 12.3 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) | 0.050 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.090 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.820 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.48 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.84 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.610 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.00 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 | 1.51 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.14 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.300 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.070 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) | 0.287 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.91 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.17 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.629 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.293 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.998 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.824 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.32 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.46 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.777 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.48 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.16 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.56 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.20 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.912 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 +964% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Calcium, Ca +149% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Copper, Cu +52% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Sodium, Na +29% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked
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