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 196
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Lamb 32.5
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Lamb 7.37
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, cooked, braised — 32.5g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 196 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 | 196 kcal | 146 kcal | +34% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.9 g | 71.6 g | -15% |
| Protein | 32.5 g | 20.2 g | +61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.37 g | 7.21 g | +2% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.36 g | 2.92 g | -19% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.17 g | 2.75 g | -21% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.217 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 55.0 mg | +109% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 0.141 mg | -79% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.241 mg | 0.246 mg | -2% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.45 mg | 5.32 mg | -16% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.103 mg | 0.383 mg | -73% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.60 ug | 1.94 ug | -18% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.520 mg | 0.190 mg | +174% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -27% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.12 mg | 2.78 mg | -24% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +10% |
| Phosphorus, P | 180 mg | 194 mg | -7% |
| Potassium, K | 258 mg | 328 mg | -21% |
| Sodium, Na | 72.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +3% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.41 mg | 4.59 mg | +18% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.158 mg | 0.140 mg | +13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.011 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.20 ug | 20.0 ug | -54% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 821 kj | 611 kj | +34% |
| Ash | 1.10 g | 0.910 g | +21% |
| 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) | 2.00 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) | 0.010 g | 0.003 g | +233% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.015 g | 0.003 g | +400% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.167 g | 0.129 g | +29% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.14 g | 1.30 g | -12% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.095 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.911 g | 1.48 g | -38% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.101 g | 0.144 g | -30% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.087 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.06 g | 2.59 g | -20% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.86 g | — | |
| 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 | = |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.498 g | 0.336 g | +48% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.275 g | 0.261 g | +5% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.158 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.117 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.106 g | 0.038 g | +179% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.106 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 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.045 g | 0.037 g | +22% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.045 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.031 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.217 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.014 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.203 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.359 g | 0.153 g | +135% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.55 g | 0.918 g | +69% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.46 g | 0.977 g | +49% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.51 g | 1.74 g | +45% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.84 g | 1.88 g | +51% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 1.06 g | 0.547 g | +94% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.425 g | 0.241 g | +76% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.28 g | 0.859 g | +49% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.13 g | 0.688 g | +64% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.65 g | 1.09 g | +52% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 2.19 g | 1.38 g | +59% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.688 g | 0.742 g | -7% |
| Alanine | 1.62 g | 1.35 g | +20% |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.98 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.54 g | 3.30 g | +38% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.39 g | 1.31 g | +6% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | 1.04 g | +1% |
| Serine | 1.11 g | 0.842 g | +32% |
| 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) +174% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, cooked, braised Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -79% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, cooked, braised Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -73% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, cooked, braised Protein +61% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, cooked, braised
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