Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 201
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 19.6
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 1.15
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 13.1
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 20.2g vs 19.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 201 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw 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 | Veal | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 201 kcal | 146 kcal | +38% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.3 g | 71.6 g | -9% |
| Protein | 19.6 g | 20.2 g | -3% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.1 g | 7.21 g | +82% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.15 g | 0.050 g | +2200% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.89 g | 2.92 g | +102% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.19 g | 2.75 g | +89% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.773 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 60.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +9% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.141 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.246 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 5.32 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.383 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 1.94 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 9.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -18% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.46 mg | 2.78 mg | -47% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 21.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 194 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 328 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 76.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +9% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 4.59 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.140 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 20.0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 841 kj | 611 kj | +38% |
| Ash | 0.920 g | 0.910 g | +1% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 12.0 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 12.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 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 | — | 1.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.003 g | +233% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.019 g | 0.003 g | +533% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.522 g | 0.129 g | +305% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.091 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.09 g | 1.30 g | +138% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.155 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.96 g | 1.48 g | +33% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.126 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.367 g | 0.144 g | +155% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.69 g | 2.59 g | +81% |
| MUFA 18:1 t n-7 (Omega-7, Vaccenic acid — trans) | 0.346 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.013 g | 0.023 g | -43% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.588 g | 0.336 g | +75% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.304 g | 0.261 g | +16% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.085 g | 0.038 g | +124% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.153 g | 0.037 g | +314% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.027 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.180 g | 0.153 g | +18% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.779 g | 0.918 g | -15% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.878 g | 0.977 g | -10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.42 g | 1.74 g | -18% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.47 g | 1.88 g | -22% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.416 g | 0.547 g | -24% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.202 g | 0.241 g | -16% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.720 g | 0.859 g | -16% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.568 g | 0.688 g | -17% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.986 g | 1.09 g | -9% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 1.38 g | -24% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.647 g | 0.742 g | -13% |
| Alanine | 1.06 g | 1.35 g | -21% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.54 g | 1.98 g | -22% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.82 g | 3.30 g | -14% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.917 g | 1.31 g | -30% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.744 g | 1.04 g | -28% |
| Serine | 0.668 g | 0.842 g | -21% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.099 g | 0.253 g | -61% |
| 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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