Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 120
Bison —
Protein (g)
Lamb 20.4
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0.010
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Lamb 4.22
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw — 20.4g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, 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 | 120 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 74.0 g | 70.4 g | +5% |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 19.9 g | +3% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.22 g | 8.88 g | -52% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.010 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.11 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.61 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.171 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 69.0 mg | 64.5 mg | +7% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.075 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.214 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.26 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.862 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.246 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.87 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.410 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.00 mg | 6.83 mg | -41% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.62 mg | 2.17 mg | -25% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +41% |
| Phosphorus, P | 221 mg | 166 mg | +33% |
| Potassium, K | 379 mg | 301 mg | +26% |
| Sodium, Na | 49.0 mg | 55.7 mg | -12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.15 mg | 3.76 mg | -43% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.135 mg | 0.078 mg | +73% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.012 mg | 0.002 mg | +481% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 501 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.34 g | 0.948 g | +41% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Retinol | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6.00 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 1.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 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) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.097 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.907 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.093 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.973 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.041 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.55 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.39 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 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) | 0.001 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.480 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.219 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.180 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.039 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.119 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.119 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) | 0.010 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.048 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.039 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.171 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.006 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.164 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.226 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.975 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.915 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.58 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.78 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.667 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.267 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.805 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.708 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.04 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.38 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.433 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.02 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.85 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.874 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.655 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.697 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 +481% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw Copper, Cu +73% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw Zinc, Zn -43% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw Calcium, Ca -41% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw
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