Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 154
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Lamb 14.0
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Lamb 10.9
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 20.2g vs 14.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 154 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, 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 | 154 kcal | 146 kcal | +5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.1 g | 71.6 g | +2% |
| Protein | 14.0 g | 20.2 g | -31% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.9 g | 7.21 g | +51% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.37 g | 2.92 g | -53% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.17 g | 2.75 g | +51% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 2559 mg | 55.0 mg | +4553% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.084 mg | 0.141 mg | -40% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.219 mg | 0.246 mg | -11% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.99 mg | 5.32 mg | -44% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.91 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.081 mg | 0.383 mg | -79% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 9.54 ug | 1.94 ug | +392% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.12 mg | 0.190 mg | +489% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -45% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.21 mg | 2.78 mg | -56% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg | 21.0 mg | -29% |
| Phosphorus, P | 384 mg | 194 mg | +98% |
| Potassium, K | 258 mg | 328 mg | -21% |
| Sodium, Na | 101 mg | 70.0 mg | +44% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.33 mg | 4.59 mg | -71% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.283 mg | 0.140 mg | +102% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.036 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.3 ug | 20.0 ug | -19% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 646 kj | 611 kj | +6% |
| Ash | 3.39 g | 0.910 g | +273% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 12.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.20 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 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.129 g | -88% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.610 g | 1.30 g | -53% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.636 g | 1.48 g | -57% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.068 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.058 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.044 g | 0.144 g | -69% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.044 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.85 g | 2.59 g | -29% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.85 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.023 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.022 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.022 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.287 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.999 g | 0.336 g | +197% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.022 g | 0.261 g | -92% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.038 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.202 g | 0.037 g | +446% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.202 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.056 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.456 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.155 g | 0.153 g | +1% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.669 g | 0.918 g | -27% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.628 g | 0.977 g | -36% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | 1.74 g | -38% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.23 g | 1.88 g | -35% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.458 g | 0.547 g | -16% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.184 g | 0.241 g | -24% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.553 g | 0.859 g | -36% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.486 g | 0.688 g | -29% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.714 g | 1.09 g | -34% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.944 g | 1.38 g | -31% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.297 g | 0.742 g | -60% |
| Alanine | 0.697 g | 1.35 g | -48% |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.98 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.96 g | 3.30 g | -41% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.600 g | 1.31 g | -54% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.450 g | 1.04 g | -57% |
| Serine | 0.478 g | 0.842 g | -43% |
| 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
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +489% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, cooked, soaked and fried Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +392% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, cooked, soaked and fried Copper, Cu +102% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, cooked, soaked and fried Phosphorus, P +98% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, cooked, soaked and fried
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