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 148
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Veal 18.7
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.030
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Veal 7.61
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 18.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean and fat, raw — 148 vs 179 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 | 148 kcal | 179 kcal | -17% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.6 g | 65.1 g | +12% |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 25.5 g | -26% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.61 g | 8.62 g | -12% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.70 g | 3.49 g | -23% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.64 g | 3.29 g | +11% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.301 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 62.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -13% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.101 mg | 0.139 mg | -27% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.397 mg | 0.264 mg | +50% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.49 mg | 5.97 mg | -25% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.971 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.437 mg | 0.401 mg | +9% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -81% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 92.7 mg | 97.2 mg | -5% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.73 ug | 2.44 ug | +12% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.300 mg | 0.200 mg | +50% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 23.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +64% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.22 mg | 3.19 mg | -62% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +39% |
| Phosphorus, P | 202 mg | 213 mg | -5% |
| Potassium, K | 198 mg | 353 mg | -44% |
| Sodium, Na | 91.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +20% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.18 mg | 5.34 mg | -40% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.080 mg | 0.151 mg | -47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.012 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.9 ug | 31.1 ug | -52% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 620 kj | 751 kj | -17% |
| Ash | 0.970 g | 1.02 g | -5% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -81% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 16.0 ug | -81% |
| Betaine | 19.9 mg | 12.8 mg | +55% |
| 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) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 60.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.20 ug | 1.30 ug | -8% |
| 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) | 0.004 g | 0.004 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.004 g | +25% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.185 g | 0.155 g | +19% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.57 g | 1.55 g | +1% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.079 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.852 g | 1.77 g | -52% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.056 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.266 g | 0.172 g | +55% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.067 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.24 g | 3.09 g | +5% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.027 g | -59% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.313 g | 0.402 g | -22% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.274 g | 0.313 g | -12% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.009 g | 0.045 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.029 g | 0.044 g | -34% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 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) | 0.189 g | 0.192 g | -2% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.818 g | 1.15 g | -29% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.922 g | 1.23 g | -25% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.49 g | 2.18 g | -32% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.54 g | 2.36 g | -35% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.437 g | 0.688 g | -36% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.211 g | 0.304 g | -31% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.755 g | 1.08 g | -30% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.597 g | 0.866 g | -31% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.03 g | 1.37 g | -24% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.10 g | 1.73 g | -36% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.680 g | 0.933 g | -27% |
| Alanine | 1.11 g | 1.70 g | -34% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.62 g | 2.49 g | -35% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.96 g | 4.15 g | -29% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.962 g | 1.65 g | -42% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.782 g | 1.30 g | -40% |
| Serine | 0.701 g | 1.06 g | -34% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.095 g | 0.318 g | -70% |
| 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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Biotin (Vitamin B7) -81% in Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean and fat, raw Calcium, Ca +64% in Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean and fat, raw Iron, Fe -62% in Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean and fat, raw Selenium, Se -52% in Veal, shoulder, blade chop, separable lean and fat, raw
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