Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, loin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 175
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 26.3
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 6.94
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, loin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted — 26.3g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, loin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 | 175 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.6 g | 70.4 g | -8% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 19.9 g | +32% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.94 g | 8.88 g | -22% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.58 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.49 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 64.5 mg | +64% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 9.46 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.27 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.370 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 105 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.31 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.490 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +208% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.850 mg | 2.17 mg | -61% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +41% |
| Phosphorus, P | 222 mg | 166 mg | +34% |
| Potassium, K | 340 mg | 301 mg | +13% |
| Sodium, Na | 96.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +72% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.24 mg | 3.76 mg | -14% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.117 mg | 0.078 mg | +50% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.030 mg | 0.002 mg | +1351% |
| Selenium, Se | 11.6 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 732 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.43 g | 0.948 g | +51% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 13.8 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) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.50 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 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 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.210 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.39 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.870 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.270 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.16 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 | 0.570 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.420 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.110 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 | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.266 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.15 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.10 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.17 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.614 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.297 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.06 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.839 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.46 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.55 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.955 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.57 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.27 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.16 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.35 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.10 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.987 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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