Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 267
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 16.9
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 21.6
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, raw — 19.9g vs 16.9g 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 | 267 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.7 g | 70.4 g | -14% |
| Protein | 16.9 g | 19.9 g | -15% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 21.6 g | 8.88 g | +143% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.47 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.86 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 64.5 mg | +12% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.120 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.220 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.10 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.670 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.130 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.39 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.210 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +76% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.57 mg | 2.17 mg | -28% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 160 mg | 166 mg | -3% |
| Potassium, K | 230 mg | 301 mg | -24% |
| Sodium, Na | 58.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.33 mg | 3.76 mg | -12% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.104 mg | 0.078 mg | +33% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.002 mg | +819% |
| Selenium, Se | 19.8 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1117 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 0.880 g | 0.948 g | -7% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| 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) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.100 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.870 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.75 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.98 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.630 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.96 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 | 1.70 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.24 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.390 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) | 0.197 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.723 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.815 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.31 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.49 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.433 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.202 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.687 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.567 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.911 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.00 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.535 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.01 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.49 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.45 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.825 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.708 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.628 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 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, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw nutrition facts Bison, ground, raw nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +819% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Calcium, Ca +76% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Copper, Cu +33% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Iron, Fe -28% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw
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