Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 505
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Veal 11.2
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 2.11
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Veal 50.2
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 11.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 179 vs 505 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked 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 | 505 kcal | 179 kcal | +182% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 36.0 g | 65.1 g | -45% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 25.5 g | -56% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 50.2 g | 8.62 g | +482% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.11 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.3 g | 3.49 g | +368% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 20.6 g | 3.29 g | +525% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 1.67 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 82.0 mg | 71.0 mg | +15% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.047 mg | 0.139 mg | -66% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.160 mg | 0.264 mg | -39% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.84 mg | 5.97 mg | -52% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.440 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.203 mg | 0.401 mg | -49% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 53.8 mg | 97.2 mg | -45% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.62 ug | 2.44 ug | -34% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.520 mg | 0.200 mg | +160% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 4.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 43.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +207% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.15 mg | 3.19 mg | -64% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +4% |
| Phosphorus, P | 152 mg | 213 mg | -29% |
| Potassium, K | 155 mg | 353 mg | -56% |
| Sodium, Na | 87.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +14% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.00 mg | 5.34 mg | -63% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.081 mg | 0.151 mg | -46% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.034 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.70 ug | 31.1 ug | -69% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2111 kj | 751 kj | +181% |
| Ash | 0.570 g | 1.02 g | -44% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 16.0 ug | -100% |
| Betaine | 15.4 mg | 12.8 mg | +20% |
| 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) | 0.120 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 181 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 4.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.40 ug | 1.30 ug | +85% |
| 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) | 0.032 g | 0.004 g | +700% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.007 g | 0.004 g | +75% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.936 g | 0.155 g | +504% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 9.38 g | 1.55 g | +504% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.456 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 5.40 g | 1.77 g | +205% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.083 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.222 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.39 g | 0.172 g | +709% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 1.39 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.407 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 18.6 g | 3.09 g | +500% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 16.9 g | — | |
| 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 | 2.97 g | 0.402 g | +639% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.35 g | 0.313 g | +652% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 2.25 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.107 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.078 g | 0.045 g | +73% |
| 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) | 0.539 g | 0.044 g | +1125% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 1.67 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 1.67 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.113 g | 0.192 g | -41% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.487 g | 1.15 g | -58% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.549 g | 1.23 g | -55% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.888 g | 2.18 g | -59% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.919 g | 2.36 g | -61% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.260 g | 0.688 g | -62% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.126 g | 0.304 g | -59% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.450 g | 1.08 g | -58% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.356 g | 0.866 g | -59% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.617 g | 1.37 g | -55% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.656 g | 1.73 g | -62% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.405 g | 0.933 g | -57% |
| Alanine | 0.664 g | 1.70 g | -61% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.963 g | 2.49 g | -61% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.76 g | 4.15 g | -57% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.573 g | 1.65 g | -65% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.466 g | 1.30 g | -64% |
| Serine | 0.418 g | 1.06 g | -61% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.056 g | 0.318 g | -82% |
| 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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