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 144
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Lamb 19.5
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 6.76
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 19.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw — 144 vs 179 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 | 144 kcal | 179 kcal | -20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.0 g | 65.1 g | +12% |
| Protein | 19.5 g | 25.5 g | -23% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.76 g | 8.62 g | -22% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.42 g | 3.49 g | -31% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.72 g | 3.29 g | -17% |
| Cholesterol | 66.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -7% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.120 mg | 0.139 mg | -14% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.220 mg | 0.264 mg | -17% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.45 mg | 5.97 mg | -9% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.710 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.160 mg | 0.401 mg | -60% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 23.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +44% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 82.0 mg | 97.2 mg | -16% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.78 ug | 2.44 ug | +14% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.220 mg | 0.200 mg | +10% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +7% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.66 mg | 3.19 mg | -48% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +4% |
| Phosphorus, P | 184 mg | 213 mg | -14% |
| Potassium, K | 274 mg | 353 mg | -22% |
| Sodium, Na | 70.0 mg | 76.0 mg | -8% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.77 mg | 5.34 mg | -11% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.109 mg | 0.151 mg | -28% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.024 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 22.2 ug | 31.1 ug | -29% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 602 kj | 751 kj | -20% |
| Ash | 1.04 g | 1.02 g | +2% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 23.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +44% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 23.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +44% |
| Betaine | 12.1 mg | 12.8 mg | -5% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 2.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.40 ug | 1.30 ug | +162% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.020 g | 0.004 g | +400% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.180 g | 0.155 g | +16% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.31 g | 1.55 g | -16% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.800 g | 1.77 g | -55% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.172 g | +22% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.46 g | 3.09 g | -20% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.027 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.620 g | 0.402 g | +54% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.460 g | 0.313 g | +47% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.090 g | 0.045 g | +100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.060 g | 0.044 g | +36% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.228 g | 0.192 g | +19% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.837 g | 1.15 g | -28% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.943 g | 1.23 g | -23% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.52 g | 2.18 g | -30% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.73 g | 2.36 g | -27% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.502 g | 0.688 g | -27% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.233 g | 0.304 g | -23% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.796 g | 1.08 g | -26% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.657 g | 0.866 g | -24% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.05 g | 1.37 g | -23% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.16 g | 1.73 g | -33% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.619 g | 0.933 g | -34% |
| Alanine | 1.18 g | 1.70 g | -31% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.72 g | 2.49 g | -31% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.84 g | 4.15 g | -32% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.955 g | 1.65 g | -42% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.820 g | 1.30 g | -37% |
| Serine | 0.727 g | 1.06 g | -31% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -60% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Iron, Fe -48% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Biotin (Vitamin B7) +44% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Selenium, Se -29% in Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw
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