Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 251
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Veal 32.4
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Veal 12.5
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised — 32.4g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 251 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, 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 | 251 kcal | 179 kcal | +40% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 53.3 g | 65.1 g | -18% |
| Protein | 32.4 g | 25.5 g | +27% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.5 g | 8.62 g | +45% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.95 g | 3.49 g | +42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.65 g | 3.29 g | +41% |
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 71.0 mg | +96% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.139 mg | -64% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.290 mg | 0.264 mg | +10% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.50 mg | 5.97 mg | +26% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.07 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.320 mg | 0.401 mg | -20% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | 16.0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 126 mg | 97.2 mg | +30% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.45 ug | 2.44 ug | -41% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.340 mg | 0.200 mg | +70% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 22.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +57% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.41 mg | 3.19 mg | -56% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +9% |
| Phosphorus, P | 210 mg | 213 mg | -1% |
| Potassium, K | 306 mg | 353 mg | -13% |
| Sodium, Na | 95.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +25% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.57 mg | 5.34 mg | +4% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.132 mg | 0.151 mg | -13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.038 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.9 ug | 31.1 ug | -55% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1050 kj | 751 kj | +40% |
| Ash | 1.68 g | 1.02 g | +65% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | 16.0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | 16.0 ug | = |
| Betaine | 16.6 mg | 12.8 mg | +30% |
| 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 | 7.00 ug | 1.30 ug | +438% |
| 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) | 0.010 g | 0.004 g | +150% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.030 g | 0.004 g | +650% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.440 g | 0.155 g | +184% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.64 g | 1.55 g | +70% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.65 g | 1.77 g | -7% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.520 g | 0.172 g | +202% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.02 g | 3.09 g | +30% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.027 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.940 g | 0.402 g | +134% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.710 g | 0.313 g | +127% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.080 g | 0.045 g | +78% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.160 g | 0.044 g | +264% |
| 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) | 0.328 g | 0.192 g | +71% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.42 g | 1.15 g | +23% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.60 g | 1.23 g | +30% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.58 g | 2.18 g | +18% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.67 g | 2.36 g | +13% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.757 g | 0.688 g | +10% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.366 g | 0.304 g | +20% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.31 g | 1.08 g | +21% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 0.866 g | +19% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.79 g | 1.37 g | +31% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.91 g | 1.73 g | +10% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.18 g | 0.933 g | +26% |
| Alanine | 1.93 g | 1.70 g | +14% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.80 g | 2.49 g | +13% |
| Glutamic acid | 5.13 g | 4.15 g | +24% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.67 g | 1.65 g | +1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.35 g | 1.30 g | +4% |
| Serine | 1.22 g | 1.06 g | +15% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 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) +70% in Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -64% in Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Calcium, Ca +57% in Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Iron, Fe -56% in Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
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