Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 316
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Lamb 25.2
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Lamb 23.1
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled — 25.2g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 316 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled 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 | 316 kcal | 146 kcal | +116% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.6 g | 71.6 g | -28% |
| Protein | 25.2 g | 20.2 g | +24% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.1 g | 7.21 g | +220% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.83 g | 2.92 g | +237% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.70 g | 2.75 g | +252% |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 55.0 mg | +82% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | 0.141 mg | -29% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.250 mg | 0.246 mg | +2% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.10 mg | 5.32 mg | +33% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.640 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.130 mg | 0.383 mg | -66% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +50% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 93.8 mg | 85.8 mg | +9% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.47 ug | 1.94 ug | +27% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.130 mg | 0.190 mg | -32% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +82% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.81 mg | 2.78 mg | -35% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +14% |
| Phosphorus, P | 196 mg | 194 mg | +1% |
| Potassium, K | 327 mg | 328 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 77.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +10% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.48 mg | 4.59 mg | -24% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.130 mg | 0.140 mg | -7% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.022 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 27.4 ug | 20.0 ug | +37% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1322 kj | 611 kj | +116% |
| Ash | 1.09 g | 0.910 g | +20% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +50% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +50% |
| Betaine | 12.3 mg | 12.6 mg | -2% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 2.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.80 ug | 1.20 ug | +300% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.060 g | 0.003 g | +1900% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.100 g | 0.003 g | +3233% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.920 g | 0.129 g | +613% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.98 g | 1.30 g | +284% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.15 g | 1.48 g | +113% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.670 g | 0.144 g | +365% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.79 g | 2.59 g | +240% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.023 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.68 g | 0.336 g | +400% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.26 g | 0.261 g | +383% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.350 g | 0.038 g | +821% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.070 g | 0.037 g | +89% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.294 g | 0.153 g | +92% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.08 g | 0.918 g | +17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.21 g | 0.977 g | +24% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.96 g | 1.74 g | +13% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.22 g | 1.88 g | +18% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.646 g | 0.547 g | +18% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.300 g | 0.241 g | +24% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.02 g | 0.859 g | +19% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.846 g | 0.688 g | +23% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.36 g | 1.09 g | +25% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.50 g | 1.38 g | +9% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.797 g | 0.742 g | +7% |
| Alanine | 1.51 g | 1.35 g | +12% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.22 g | 1.98 g | +12% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.65 g | 3.30 g | +11% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.23 g | 1.31 g | -6% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.06 g | 1.04 g | +2% |
| Serine | 0.936 g | 0.842 g | +11% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.253 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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
Calcium, Ca +82% in Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -66% in Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Biotin (Vitamin B7) +50% in Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Selenium, Se +37% in Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled
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