Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Veal 160
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 27.7
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 4.65
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted — 27.7g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 160 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Veal | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 160 kcal | 146 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.1 g | 71.6 g | -8% |
| Protein | 27.7 g | 20.2 g | +37% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.65 g | 7.21 g | -36% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.84 g | 2.92 g | -37% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.73 g | 2.75 g | -37% |
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 55.0 mg | +87% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.141 mg | -57% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.320 mg | 0.246 mg | +30% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 9.93 mg | 5.32 mg | +87% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.990 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.310 mg | 0.383 mg | -19% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 108 mg | 85.8 mg | +26% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.17 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) | 0.490 mg | 0.190 mg | +158% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -45% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.910 mg | 2.78 mg | -67% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +33% |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 mg | 194 mg | +21% |
| Potassium, K | 389 mg | 328 mg | +19% |
| Sodium, Na | 68.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -3% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.04 mg | 4.59 mg | -34% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.129 mg | 0.140 mg | -8% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.2 ug | 20.0 ug | -44% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 669 kj | 611 kj | +9% |
| Ash | 1.49 g | 0.910 g | +64% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +33% |
| Betaine | 14.2 mg | 12.6 mg | +13% |
| 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 D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.50 ug | 1.20 ug | +358% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 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 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.003 g | +233% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.170 g | 0.129 g | +32% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.980 g | 1.30 g | -24% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.610 g | 1.48 g | -59% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.190 g | 0.144 g | +32% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.49 g | 2.59 g | -42% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.023 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.350 g | 0.336 g | +4% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.260 g | 0.261 g | = |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.030 g | 0.038 g | -21% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.060 g | 0.037 g | +62% |
| 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 | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.280 g | 0.153 g | +83% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.21 g | 0.918 g | +32% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.36 g | 0.977 g | +40% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.20 g | 1.74 g | +27% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.28 g | 1.88 g | +22% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.646 g | 0.547 g | +18% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.313 g | 0.241 g | +30% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.12 g | 0.859 g | +30% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.883 g | 0.688 g | +28% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.53 g | 1.09 g | +41% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.63 g | 1.38 g | +18% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.00 g | 0.742 g | +35% |
| Alanine | 1.65 g | 1.35 g | +22% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.39 g | 1.98 g | +21% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.38 g | 3.30 g | +33% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.42 g | 1.31 g | +8% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.16 g | 1.04 g | +12% |
| Serine | 1.04 g | 0.842 g | +23% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.253 g | |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +158% in Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Niacin (Vitamin B3) +87% in Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Iron, Fe -67% in Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -57% in Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
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