Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 283
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Lamb 32.8
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 15.9
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised — 32.8g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 283 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Lamb | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 283 kcal | 179 kcal | +58% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.0 g | 65.1 g | -23% |
| Protein | 32.8 g | 25.5 g | +29% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.9 g | 8.62 g | +84% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.17 g | 3.49 g | +77% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.45 g | 3.29 g | +96% |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 71.0 mg | +65% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.139 mg | -57% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.230 mg | 0.264 mg | -13% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.96 mg | 5.97 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.620 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.120 mg | 0.401 mg | -70% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +31% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.91 ug | 2.44 ug | +19% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.200 mg | 0.200 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +86% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.67 mg | 3.19 mg | -16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +17% |
| Phosphorus, P | 204 mg | 213 mg | -4% |
| Potassium, K | 261 mg | 353 mg | -26% |
| Sodium, Na | 79.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.52 mg | 5.34 mg | +41% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.132 mg | 0.151 mg | -13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.032 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 37.0 ug | 31.1 ug | +19% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1184 kj | 751 kj | +58% |
| Ash | 1.75 g | 1.02 g | +72% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +31% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +31% |
| 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) | 0.030 g | 0.004 g | +650% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.050 g | 0.004 g | +1150% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.500 g | 0.155 g | +223% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.24 g | 1.55 g | +109% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.00 g | 1.77 g | +13% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.470 g | 0.172 g | +173% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.81 g | 3.09 g | +88% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.027 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.38 g | 0.402 g | +243% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.02 g | 0.313 g | +226% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.240 g | 0.045 g | +433% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.110 g | 0.044 g | +150% |
| 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) | 0.383 g | 0.192 g | +99% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.40 g | 1.15 g | +22% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.58 g | 1.23 g | +29% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.55 g | 2.18 g | +17% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.90 g | 2.36 g | +23% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.842 g | 0.688 g | +22% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.392 g | 0.304 g | +29% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.34 g | 1.08 g | +24% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.10 g | 0.866 g | +27% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.77 g | 1.37 g | +29% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.95 g | 1.73 g | +12% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.04 g | 0.933 g | +11% |
| Alanine | 1.97 g | 1.70 g | +16% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.89 g | 2.49 g | +16% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.76 g | 4.15 g | +15% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.60 g | 1.65 g | -3% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.38 g | 1.30 g | +6% |
| Serine | 1.22 g | 1.06 g | +15% |
| 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.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca +86% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -70% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -57% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Zinc, Zn +41% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised
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