Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 151
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 31.9
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 2.63
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled — 31.9g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 151 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled 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 | 151 kcal | 146 kcal | +3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.3 g | 71.6 g | -9% |
| Protein | 31.9 g | 20.2 g | +58% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.63 g | 7.21 g | -64% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.01 g | 2.92 g | -65% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.27 g | 2.75 g | -54% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.114 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +31% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.093 mg | 0.141 mg | -34% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.470 mg | 0.246 mg | +91% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.1 mg | 5.32 mg | +90% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.650 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.761 mg | 0.383 mg | +99% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 160 mg | 85.8 mg | +86% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.72 ug | 1.94 ug | +40% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.430 mg | 0.190 mg | +126% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.600 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -45% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.39 mg | 2.78 mg | -50% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +81% |
| Phosphorus, P | 277 mg | 194 mg | +43% |
| Potassium, K | 323 mg | 328 mg | -2% |
| Sodium, Na | 88.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +26% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.29 mg | 4.59 mg | -28% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.112 mg | 0.140 mg | -20% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.017 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 21.6 ug | 20.0 ug | +8% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 633 kj | 611 kj | +4% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 0.910 g | +59% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -33% |
| Betaine | 29.2 mg | 12.6 mg | +132% |
| 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) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 23.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.600 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.30 ug | 1.20 ug | +8% |
| 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) | 0.001 g | 0.003 g | -67% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | 0.003 g | -33% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.067 g | 0.129 g | -48% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.572 g | 1.30 g | -56% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.337 g | 1.48 g | -77% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.093 g | 0.144 g | -35% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.093 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.024 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.13 g | 2.59 g | -56% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.02 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 | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.127 g | 0.336 g | -62% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.107 g | 0.261 g | -59% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.098 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | 0.038 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.015 g | 0.037 g | -59% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 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 | 0.114 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.114 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.323 g | 0.153 g | +111% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.39 g | 0.918 g | +52% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.57 g | 0.977 g | +61% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.54 g | 1.74 g | +46% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.63 g | 1.88 g | +40% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.744 g | 0.547 g | +36% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.360 g | 0.241 g | +49% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.29 g | 0.859 g | +50% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 0.688 g | +48% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.76 g | 1.09 g | +62% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.88 g | 1.38 g | +36% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.16 g | 0.742 g | +56% |
| Alanine | 1.90 g | 1.35 g | +41% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.75 g | 1.98 g | +39% |
| Glutamic acid | 5.04 g | 3.30 g | +53% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.64 g | 1.31 g | +25% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.33 g | 1.04 g | +29% |
| Serine | 1.20 g | 0.842 g | +42% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.161 g | 0.253 g | -36% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 11.8 mg | — | |
| Purine, guanine | 18.7 mg | — | |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 101 mg | — | |
| Purine, xanthine | 11.2 mg | — | |
| Purines, total | 143 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +126% in Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +99% in Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +91% in Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled Niacin (Vitamin B3) +90% in Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled
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