Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 305
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 24.4
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 22.3
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, cooked — 24.4g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, 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 | 305 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.2 g | 70.4 g | -27% |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 19.9 g | +23% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.3 g | 8.88 g | +151% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.1 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.59 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 64.5 mg | +69% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.120 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.410 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.77 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.580 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.120 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.81 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.140 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +149% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.10 mg | 2.17 mg | -3% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +3% |
| Phosphorus, P | 217 mg | 166 mg | +31% |
| Potassium, K | 162 mg | 301 mg | -46% |
| Sodium, Na | 46.0 mg | 55.7 mg | -17% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.49 mg | 3.76 mg | -7% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 0.078 mg | +28% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.023 mg | 0.002 mg | +1013% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1276 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.37 g | 0.948 g | +44% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.090 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.900 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.88 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.27 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.400 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.01 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.030 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.04 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.610 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.400 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.285 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.04 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.90 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.16 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.627 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.292 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.994 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.821 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.32 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.45 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.774 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.47 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.15 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.54 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.19 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.908 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +1013% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, cooked Calcium, Ca +149% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, cooked Potassium, K -46% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, cooked Phosphorus, P +31% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, cooked
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