Veal 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)
Veal 503
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Veal 8.85
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.890
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Veal 51.6
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 8.85g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 503 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 | Veal | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 503 kcal | 179 kcal | +181% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 38.2 g | 65.1 g | -41% |
| Protein | 8.85 g | 25.5 g | -65% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 51.6 g | 8.62 g | +499% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.890 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 19.1 g | 3.49 g | +447% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.8 g | 3.29 g | +654% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 2.24 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 86.0 mg | 71.0 mg | +21% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.035 mg | 0.139 mg | -75% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.090 mg | 0.264 mg | -66% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.78 mg | 5.97 mg | -53% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.260 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.154 mg | 0.401 mg | -62% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 32.0 mg | 97.2 mg | -67% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.35 ug | 2.44 ug | -45% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.300 mg | 0.200 mg | +50% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 31.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +121% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.730 mg | 3.19 mg | -77% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 23.0 mg | -17% |
| Phosphorus, P | 133 mg | 213 mg | -38% |
| Potassium, K | 107 mg | 353 mg | -70% |
| Sodium, Na | 89.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +17% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.830 mg | 5.34 mg | -84% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.045 mg | 0.151 mg | -70% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.008 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.20 ug | 31.1 ug | -83% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2106 kj | 751 kj | +180% |
| Ash | 0.470 g | 1.02 g | -54% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Betaine | 10.9 mg | 12.8 mg | -15% |
| 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 E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 220 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 5.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.80 ug | 1.30 ug | +115% |
| 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) | 0.030 g | 0.004 g | +650% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.033 g | 0.004 g | +725% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.43 g | 0.155 g | +823% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 10.9 g | 1.55 g | +601% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.559 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 6.11 g | 1.77 g | +245% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.377 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.75 g | 0.172 g | +916% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 1.75 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.405 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 22.2 g | 3.09 g | +617% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 20.0 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.090 g | 0.027 g | +233% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.63 g | 0.402 g | +306% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.53 g | 0.313 g | +388% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 1.29 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.240 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.060 g | 0.045 g | +33% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.040 g | 0.044 g | -9% |
| 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 | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 2.24 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 2.24 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.090 g | 0.192 g | -53% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.387 g | 1.15 g | -66% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.436 g | 1.23 g | -65% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.704 g | 2.18 g | -68% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.729 g | 2.36 g | -69% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.206 g | 0.688 g | -70% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.100 g | 0.304 g | -67% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.357 g | 1.08 g | -67% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.282 g | 0.866 g | -67% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.489 g | 1.37 g | -64% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.520 g | 1.73 g | -70% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.321 g | 0.933 g | -66% |
| Alanine | 0.526 g | 1.70 g | -69% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.763 g | 2.49 g | -69% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.40 g | 4.15 g | -66% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.455 g | 1.65 g | -72% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.369 g | 1.30 g | -72% |
| Serine | 0.331 g | 1.06 g | -69% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.060 g | 0.318 g | -81% |
| 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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