Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, Australian, shank, hind, bone-in, separable lean only, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 122
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 20.4
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 4.47
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, Australian, shank, hind, bone-in, separable lean only, raw — 20.4g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Veal, Australian, shank, hind, bone-in, separable lean only, raw — 122 vs 146 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, Australian, shank, hind, bone-in, separable lean only, 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 | 122 kcal | 146 kcal | -16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 75.4 g | 71.6 g | +5% |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 20.2 g | +1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.47 g | 7.21 g | -38% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.70 g | 2.92 g | -42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.71 g | 2.75 g | -38% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.142 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 59.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +7% |
| 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 | 0 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 | 17.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +55% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.08 mg | 2.78 mg | +11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 21.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 194 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 328 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 98.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +40% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 4.59 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.140 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 20.0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 509 kj | 611 kj | -17% |
| Ash | 1.01 g | 0.910 g | +11% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 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 | 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 | |
| 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) | 0.005 g | 0.003 g | +67% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.003 g | +67% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.166 g | 0.129 g | +29% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.957 g | 1.30 g | -26% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.043 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.484 g | 1.48 g | -67% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.047 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.131 g | 0.144 g | -9% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.52 g | 2.59 g | -41% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.42 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.023 g | -78% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.602 g | 0.336 g | +79% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.123 g | 0.261 g | -53% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.090 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.382 g | 0.038 g | +905% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.377 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.038 g | 0.037 g | +3% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.025 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.034 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.104 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.104 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.033 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.038 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.206 g | 0.153 g | +35% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.890 g | 0.918 g | -3% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.00 g | 0.977 g | +3% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.62 g | 1.74 g | -7% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.68 g | 1.88 g | -11% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.476 g | 0.547 g | -13% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.230 g | 0.241 g | -5% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.822 g | 0.859 g | -4% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.649 g | 0.688 g | -6% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | 1.09 g | +3% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.20 g | 1.38 g | -13% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.739 g | 0.742 g | = |
| Alanine | 1.21 g | 1.35 g | -10% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.76 g | 1.98 g | -11% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.22 g | 3.30 g | -2% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 1.31 g | -20% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.850 g | 1.04 g | -18% |
| Serine | 0.764 g | 0.842 g | -9% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.103 g | 0.253 g | -59% |
| 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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