Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 188
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 34.9
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 4.31
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised — 34.9g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised 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 | 188 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 59.3 g | 70.4 g | -16% |
| Protein | 34.9 g | 19.9 g | +76% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.31 g | 8.88 g | -51% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.30 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.39 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 64.5 mg | +125% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.400 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.30 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.19 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.380 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.67 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.450 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 29.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +325% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.44 mg | 2.17 mg | -34% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +52% |
| Phosphorus, P | 239 mg | 166 mg | +44% |
| Potassium, K | 342 mg | 301 mg | +14% |
| Sodium, Na | 93.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +67% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.01 mg | 3.76 mg | +60% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.153 mg | 0.078 mg | +96% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.040 mg | 0.002 mg | +1835% |
| Selenium, Se | 15.2 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 787 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.89 g | 0.948 g | +99% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.070 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.740 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.450 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.140 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.23 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.450 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.320 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.110 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.354 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.53 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.72 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.78 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.88 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.815 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.394 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.41 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.11 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.93 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 2.06 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Alanine | 2.08 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 3.02 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 5.53 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.80 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.46 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.31 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +1835% in Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised Calcium, Ca +325% in Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised Copper, Cu +96% in Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised Protein +76% in Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked, braised
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