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 640
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Lamb 6.92
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 67.6
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 6.92g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 640 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 | 640 kcal | 179 kcal | +258% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 25.6 g | 65.1 g | -61% |
| Protein | 6.92 g | 25.5 g | -73% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 67.6 g | 8.62 g | +685% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 35.3 g | 3.49 g | +911% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 25.9 g | 3.29 g | +687% |
| Cholesterol | 87.0 mg | 71.0 mg | +23% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | 0.139 mg | -50% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | 0.264 mg | -36% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.56 mg | 5.97 mg | +10% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.030 mg | 0.401 mg | -93% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -81% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.73 ug | 2.44 ug | -29% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.220 mg | 0.200 mg | +10% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 23.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +64% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.14 mg | 3.19 mg | -64% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.00 mg | 23.0 mg | -74% |
| Phosphorus, P | 86.0 mg | 213 mg | -60% |
| Potassium, K | 51.0 mg | 353 mg | -86% |
| Sodium, Na | 22.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.850 mg | 5.34 mg | -84% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.045 mg | 0.151 mg | -70% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.003 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 31.1 ug | -97% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2678 kj | 751 kj | +257% |
| Ash | 0.420 g | 1.02 g | -59% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -81% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -81% |
| 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) | 0.210 g | 0.004 g | +5150% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.290 g | 0.004 g | +7150% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 3.08 g | 0.155 g | +1887% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 15.1 g | 1.55 g | +872% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 13.9 g | 1.77 g | +687% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.15 g | 0.172 g | +569% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 24.2 g | 3.09 g | +682% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.130 g | 0.027 g | +381% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.83 g | 0.402 g | +604% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.56 g | 0.313 g | +398% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.27 g | 0.045 g | +2722% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.044 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) | 0.081 g | 0.192 g | -58% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.296 g | 1.15 g | -74% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.334 g | 1.23 g | -73% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.538 g | 2.18 g | -75% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.611 g | 2.36 g | -74% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.178 g | 0.688 g | -74% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.083 g | 0.304 g | -73% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.282 g | 1.08 g | -74% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.233 g | 0.866 g | -73% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.373 g | 1.37 g | -73% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.411 g | 1.73 g | -76% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.219 g | 0.933 g | -77% |
| Alanine | 0.416 g | 1.70 g | -75% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.609 g | 2.49 g | -76% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.00 g | 4.15 g | -76% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.338 g | 1.65 g | -80% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.290 g | 1.30 g | -78% |
| Serine | 0.257 g | 1.06 g | -76% |
| 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
Selenium, Se -97% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -93% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw Potassium, K -86% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw Zinc, Zn -84% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw
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