Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 244
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Lamb 17.1
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 19.0
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 17.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 244 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked 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 | 244 kcal | 179 kcal | +36% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 63.4 g | 65.1 g | -3% |
| Protein | 17.1 g | 25.5 g | -33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.0 g | 8.62 g | +120% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.10 g | 3.49 g | +132% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.76 g | 3.29 g | +136% |
| Cholesterol | 71.0 mg | 71.0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.110 mg | 0.139 mg | -21% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.210 mg | 0.264 mg | -20% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.62 mg | 5.97 mg | -6% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.680 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.140 mg | 0.401 mg | -65% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 19.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +19% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.57 ug | 2.44 ug | +5% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.200 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +14% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.53 mg | 3.19 mg | -52% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 23.0 mg | -9% |
| Phosphorus, P | 163 mg | 213 mg | -23% |
| Potassium, K | 237 mg | 353 mg | -33% |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -17% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.12 mg | 5.34 mg | -23% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 0.151 mg | -34% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 19.7 ug | 31.1 ug | -37% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1021 kj | 751 kj | +36% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 1.02 g | -11% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +19% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 19.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +19% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.30 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.050 g | 0.004 g | +1150% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.080 g | 0.004 g | +1900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.730 g | 0.155 g | +371% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.11 g | 1.55 g | +165% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.57 g | 1.77 g | +45% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.550 g | 0.172 g | +220% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.97 g | 3.09 g | +125% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.027 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.52 g | 0.402 g | +278% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.12 g | 0.313 g | +258% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.330 g | 0.045 g | +633% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.080 g | 0.044 g | +82% |
| 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) | 0.199 g | 0.192 g | +4% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.730 g | 1.15 g | -37% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.823 g | 1.23 g | -33% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | 2.18 g | -39% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.51 g | 2.36 g | -36% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.438 g | 0.688 g | -36% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.204 g | 0.304 g | -33% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.695 g | 1.08 g | -36% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.574 g | 0.866 g | -34% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.921 g | 1.37 g | -33% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.01 g | 1.73 g | -41% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.541 g | 0.933 g | -42% |
| Alanine | 1.03 g | 1.70 g | -40% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.50 g | 2.49 g | -40% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.48 g | 4.15 g | -40% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.834 g | 1.65 g | -50% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.716 g | 1.30 g | -45% |
| Serine | 0.635 g | 1.06 g | -40% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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.
Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw nutrition facts Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -65% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Iron, Fe -52% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Selenium, Se -37% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Copper, Cu -34% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
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