Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, kidney, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 84
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 15.2
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0.030
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 2.54
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, raw — 19.9g vs 15.2g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, kidney, 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 | 84 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.0 g | 70.4 g | +15% |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 19.9 g | -23% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.54 g | 8.88 g | -71% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.030 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.768 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.391 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.046 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 369 mg | 64.5 mg | +472% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.413 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.28 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.43 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.21 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.173 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 50.4 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 61.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 6.83 mg | +17% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.60 mg | 2.17 mg | +204% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 18.5 mg | -13% |
| Phosphorus, P | 245 mg | 166 mg | +48% |
| Potassium, K | 231 mg | 301 mg | -23% |
| Sodium, Na | 168 mg | 55.7 mg | +202% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.81 mg | 3.76 mg | -52% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.361 mg | 0.078 mg | +362% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.084 mg | 0.002 mg | +3964% |
| Selenium, Se | 93.6 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 351 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.19 g | 0.948 g | +25% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Retinol | 61.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 204 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 5.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 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) | 0.009 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.282 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.385 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.021 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.362 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 0.325 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.008 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.540 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.166 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.151 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.015 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.050 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.050 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 | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.143 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.143 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.093 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.044 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.036 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.046 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.008 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.037 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.168 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.726 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.681 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.33 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.496 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.199 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.599 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.527 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.775 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.322 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.756 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.13 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.651 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.488 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.519 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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