Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 157
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 29.1
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 4.51
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised — 29.1g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, foreshank, osso buco, 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 | 157 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 63.3 g | 70.4 g | -10% |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 19.9 g | +46% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.51 g | 8.88 g | -49% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.66 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.19 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.163 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 92.0 mg | 64.5 mg | +43% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.083 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.350 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.77 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.480 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.177 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 147 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.88 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.380 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.800 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +208% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.06 mg | 2.17 mg | -5% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +84% |
| Phosphorus, P | 218 mg | 166 mg | +32% |
| Potassium, K | 205 mg | 301 mg | -32% |
| Sodium, Na | 90.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +62% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.32 mg | 3.76 mg | +41% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.119 mg | 0.078 mg | +52% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.011 mg | 0.002 mg | +432% |
| Selenium, Se | 20.7 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 657 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 0.970 g | 0.948 g | +2% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 26.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 33.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.800 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.40 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.102 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.961 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.046 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.533 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.175 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.175 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.043 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.95 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.78 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.292 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.236 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.222 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.014 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.007 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.050 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.163 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.163 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.295 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.43 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.32 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.40 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.680 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.329 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.928 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.61 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.71 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.06 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.73 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.51 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.61 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.50 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.22 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.09 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.147 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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 +432% in Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised Calcium, Ca +208% in Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised Magnesium, Mg +84% in Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised Sodium, Na +62% in Veal, foreshank, osso buco, separable lean only, cooked, braised
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