Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised — 28.7g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 | 344 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 45.2 g | 70.4 g | -36% |
| Protein | 28.7 g | 19.9 g | +44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.5 g | 8.88 g | +176% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.3 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 64.5 mg | +80% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.220 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.33 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.610 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.80 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.160 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 25.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +266% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.40 mg | 2.17 mg | +11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +30% |
| Phosphorus, P | 186 mg | 166 mg | +12% |
| Potassium, K | 248 mg | 301 mg | -18% |
| Sodium, Na | 75.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +35% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.37 mg | 3.76 mg | +69% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.123 mg | 0.078 mg | +57% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | 0.002 mg | +1158% |
| Selenium, Se | 33.0 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1439 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.54 g | 0.948 g | +62% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.100 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.910 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.27 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.29 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.720 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.02 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.00 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.47 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.420 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.110 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.335 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.23 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.38 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.23 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.53 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.736 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.342 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.964 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.55 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.70 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.908 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.73 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.52 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.16 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.40 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.20 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.07 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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