Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 134
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Lamb 20.3
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 5.25
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 20.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw — 134 vs 179 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, 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 | 134 kcal | 179 kcal | -25% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.4 g | 65.1 g | +13% |
| Protein | 20.3 g | 25.5 g | -20% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.25 g | 8.62 g | -39% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.88 g | 3.49 g | -46% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.11 g | 3.29 g | -36% |
| Cholesterol | 65.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -8% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.130 mg | 0.139 mg | -6% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.230 mg | 0.264 mg | -13% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.00 mg | 5.97 mg | +1% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.160 mg | 0.401 mg | -60% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 23.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +44% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.62 ug | 2.44 ug | +7% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.210 mg | 0.200 mg | +5% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg | 14.0 mg | -29% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.77 mg | 3.19 mg | -45% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +13% |
| Phosphorus, P | 189 mg | 213 mg | -11% |
| Potassium, K | 280 mg | 353 mg | -21% |
| Sodium, Na | 66.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -13% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.06 mg | 5.34 mg | -24% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.120 mg | 0.151 mg | -21% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.024 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 23.4 ug | 31.1 ug | -25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 561 kj | 751 kj | -25% |
| Ash | 1.06 g | 1.02 g | +4% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 23.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +44% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 23.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +44% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 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 | — | 1.30 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) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.140 g | 0.155 g | -10% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.02 g | 1.55 g | -34% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.620 g | 1.77 g | -65% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.160 g | 0.172 g | -7% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.91 g | 3.09 g | -38% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.027 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.480 g | 0.402 g | +19% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.360 g | 0.313 g | +15% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0.045 g | +56% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.050 g | 0.044 g | +14% |
| 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) | 0.237 g | 0.192 g | +23% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.869 g | 1.15 g | -25% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.979 g | 1.23 g | -20% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.58 g | 2.18 g | -28% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.79 g | 2.36 g | -24% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.521 g | 0.688 g | -24% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.242 g | 0.304 g | -20% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.826 g | 1.08 g | -24% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.682 g | 0.866 g | -21% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.10 g | 1.37 g | -20% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.21 g | 1.73 g | -30% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.643 g | 0.933 g | -31% |
| Alanine | 1.22 g | 1.70 g | -28% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.79 g | 2.49 g | -28% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.94 g | 4.15 g | -29% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.991 g | 1.65 g | -40% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.851 g | 1.30 g | -35% |
| Serine | 0.755 g | 1.06 g | -29% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -60% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Iron, Fe -45% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Biotin (Vitamin B7) +44% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Calcium, Ca -29% in Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw
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