Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, roasted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 170
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 25.8
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 6.62
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, roasted — 25.8g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 170 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), 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 | 170 kcal | 146 kcal | +16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.7 g | 71.6 g | -7% |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 20.2 g | +28% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.62 g | 7.21 g | -8% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.50 g | 2.92 g | -14% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.40 g | 2.75 g | -13% |
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 55.0 mg | +107% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | 0.141 mg | -50% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.340 mg | 0.246 mg | +38% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.44 mg | 5.32 mg | +21% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.32 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.260 mg | 0.383 mg | -32% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +8% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 85.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.86 ug | 1.94 ug | -4% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.500 mg | 0.190 mg | +163% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 27.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +145% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.03 mg | 2.78 mg | -63% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 218 mg | 194 mg | +12% |
| Potassium, K | 327 mg | 328 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 97.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +39% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.25 mg | 4.59 mg | +14% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.142 mg | 0.140 mg | +1% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 10.9 ug | 20.0 ug | -46% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 711 kj | 611 kj | +16% |
| Ash | 1.41 g | 0.910 g | +55% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +8% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +8% |
| Betaine | — | 12.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 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 | — | 1.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.020 g | 0.003 g | +567% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.129 g | +63% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.35 g | 1.30 g | +4% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.840 g | 1.48 g | -43% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.270 g | 0.144 g | +88% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.08 g | 2.59 g | -20% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.023 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.530 g | 0.336 g | +58% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.390 g | 0.261 g | +49% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | 0.038 g | +5% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.100 g | 0.037 g | +170% |
| 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) | 0.261 g | 0.153 g | +71% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.13 g | 0.918 g | +23% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.27 g | 0.977 g | +30% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.06 g | 1.74 g | +18% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.13 g | 1.88 g | +13% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.602 g | 0.547 g | +10% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.291 g | 0.241 g | +21% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.04 g | 0.859 g | +21% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.823 g | 0.688 g | +20% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.43 g | 1.09 g | +31% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.52 g | 1.38 g | +10% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.937 g | 0.742 g | +26% |
| Alanine | 1.53 g | 1.35 g | +14% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.23 g | 1.98 g | +13% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.08 g | 3.30 g | +24% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.33 g | 1.31 g | +1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.08 g | 1.04 g | +4% |
| Serine | 0.968 g | 0.842 g | +15% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.253 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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) +163% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, roasted Calcium, Ca +145% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, roasted Iron, Fe -63% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, roasted Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -50% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, roasted
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