Lamb vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 238
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Lamb 25.5
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 3.78
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 12.6
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried — 25.5g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 238 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried 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 | 238 kcal | 179 kcal | +33% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 56.2 g | 65.1 g | -14% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 25.5 g | = |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.6 g | 8.62 g | +47% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.78 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.90 g | 3.49 g | +40% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.64 g | 3.29 g | -20% |
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 71.0 mg | +594% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.350 mg | 0.139 mg | +152% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 4.59 mg | 0.264 mg | +1639% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 16.7 mg | 5.97 mg | +180% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 6.33 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.950 mg | 0.401 mg | +137% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 400 ug | 16.0 ug | +2400% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 85.7 ug | 2.44 ug | +3412% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7782 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 | 9.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -36% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.2 mg | 3.19 mg | +220% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 23.0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 427 mg | 213 mg | +100% |
| Potassium, K | 352 mg | 353 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 124 mg | 76.0 mg | +63% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.63 mg | 5.34 mg | +5% |
| Copper, Cu | 9.83 mg | 0.151 mg | +6410% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.594 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 116 ug | 31.1 ug | +273% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 996 kj | 751 kj | +33% |
| Ash | 1.83 g | 1.02 g | +79% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 400 ug | 16.0 ug | +2400% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 400 ug | 16.0 ug | +2400% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 7777 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25998 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 | 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 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.140 g | 0.155 g | -10% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.72 g | 1.55 g | +11% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.82 g | 1.77 g | +59% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.320 g | 0.172 g | +86% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.33 g | 3.09 g | -25% |
| 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 | 1.89 g | 0.402 g | +370% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.810 g | 0.313 g | +159% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.170 g | 0.045 g | +278% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.900 g | 0.044 g | +1945% |
| 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) | 0.296 g | 0.192 g | +54% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.10 g | 1.15 g | -4% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.10 g | 1.23 g | -10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.09 g | 2.18 g | -4% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.38 g | 2.36 g | -42% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.554 g | 0.688 g | -19% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.268 g | 0.304 g | -12% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.14 g | 1.08 g | +5% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.910 g | 0.866 g | +5% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.40 g | 1.37 g | +3% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.43 g | 1.73 g | -17% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.600 g | 0.933 g | -36% |
| Alanine | 1.28 g | 1.70 g | -24% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.20 g | 2.49 g | -11% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.75 g | 4.15 g | -34% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.23 g | 1.65 g | -25% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.22 g | 1.30 g | -6% |
| Serine | 1.10 g | 1.06 g | +4% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 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
Copper, Cu +6410% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +3412% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried Biotin (Vitamin B7) +2400% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +1639% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried
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