Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 315
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 23.4
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 23.9
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled — 23.4g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, 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 | 315 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.4 g | 70.4 g | -28% |
| Protein | 23.4 g | 19.9 g | +18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.9 g | 8.88 g | +169% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 12.0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.20 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 64.5 mg | +74% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.120 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.360 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.93 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.110 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 95.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.53 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.130 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 23.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +237% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.05 mg | 2.17 mg | -5% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +3% |
| Phosphorus, P | 208 mg | 166 mg | +26% |
| Potassium, K | 159 mg | 301 mg | -47% |
| Sodium, Na | 49.0 mg | 55.7 mg | -12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.65 mg | 3.76 mg | -30% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.109 mg | 0.078 mg | +39% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.021 mg | 0.002 mg | +916% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1318 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 0.948 g | +37% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 12.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 2.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.90 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.070 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.100 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.980 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.25 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.65 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.430 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.59 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.030 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.09 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.630 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.430 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.020 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) | 0.274 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.00 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.82 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.07 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.601 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.280 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.954 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.787 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.742 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.41 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.06 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.40 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.14 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.983 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.871 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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 +916% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Calcium, Ca +237% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Potassium, K -47% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Copper, Cu +39% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled
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