Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, loin, separable lean only, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 114
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 21.9
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 2.90
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, loin, separable lean only, raw — 21.9g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, loin, separable lean only, raw 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 | 114 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 74.8 g | 70.4 g | +6% |
| Protein | 21.9 g | 19.9 g | +10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.90 g | 8.88 g | -67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.12 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.35 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.113 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | 64.5 mg | -15% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.086 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.310 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.25 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.690 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.683 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 111 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.65 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.270 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.20 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +61% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.850 mg | 2.17 mg | -61% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 47.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +154% |
| Phosphorus, P | 237 mg | 166 mg | +43% |
| Potassium, K | 260 mg | 301 mg | -14% |
| Sodium, Na | 99.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +78% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.15 mg | 3.76 mg | -43% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.088 mg | 0.078 mg | +13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.014 mg | 0.002 mg | +577% |
| Selenium, Se | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 475 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.04 g | 0.948 g | +10% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 23.4 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 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) | 48.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.20 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.10 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) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.064 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.621 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.033 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.391 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.086 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.086 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.23 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.11 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.193 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.156 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.147 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 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) | 0.030 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 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 | 0.113 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.113 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.221 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.955 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.74 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.80 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.510 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.247 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.882 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.697 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.21 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.793 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.30 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.88 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.46 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.12 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.913 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.819 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.110 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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