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 112
Bison 179
Protein (g)
Veal 19.8
Bison 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Fat (g)
Veal 3.00
Bison 8.62
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked — 25.5g vs 19.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, raw — 112 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 | 112 kcal | 179 kcal | -37% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 76.6 g | 65.1 g | +18% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 25.5 g | -22% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.00 g | 8.62 g | -65% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.900 g | 3.49 g | -74% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.960 g | 3.29 g | -71% |
| Cholesterol | 86.0 mg | 71.0 mg | +21% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.139 mg | -35% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.290 mg | 0.264 mg | +10% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.15 mg | 5.97 mg | +3% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.45 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.400 mg | 0.401 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -31% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 97.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.68 ug | 2.44 ug | -31% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.260 mg | 0.200 mg | +30% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 22.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +57% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 3.19 mg | -72% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +4% |
| Phosphorus, P | 208 mg | 213 mg | -2% |
| Potassium, K | 311 mg | 353 mg | -12% |
| Sodium, Na | 92.0 mg | 76.0 mg | +21% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.06 mg | 5.34 mg | -24% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.121 mg | 0.151 mg | -20% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.029 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 8.30 ug | 31.1 ug | -73% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 469 kj | 751 kj | -38% |
| Ash | 1.07 g | 1.02 g | +5% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 11.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -31% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 11.0 ug | 16.0 ug | -31% |
| Betaine | — | 12.8 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 | — | 1.30 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 | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.155 g | -68% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.510 g | 1.55 g | -67% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.320 g | 1.77 g | -82% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.172 g | -42% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.860 g | 3.09 g | -72% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.027 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.310 g | 0.402 g | -23% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.220 g | 0.313 g | -30% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.010 g | 0.045 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.080 g | 0.044 g | +82% |
| 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) | 0.200 g | 0.192 g | +4% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.864 g | 1.15 g | -25% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.974 g | 1.23 g | -21% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.58 g | 2.18 g | -28% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.63 g | 2.36 g | -31% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.462 g | 0.688 g | -33% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.223 g | 0.304 g | -27% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.799 g | 1.08 g | -26% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.631 g | 0.866 g | -27% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.09 g | 1.37 g | -20% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.16 g | 1.73 g | -33% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.718 g | 0.933 g | -23% |
| Alanine | 1.18 g | 1.70 g | -31% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.71 g | 2.49 g | -31% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.13 g | 4.15 g | -25% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 1.65 g | -38% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.826 g | 1.30 g | -37% |
| Serine | 0.742 g | 1.06 g | -30% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.318 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.
Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, raw nutrition facts Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Selenium, Se -73% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, raw Iron, Fe -72% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, raw Calcium, Ca +57% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -35% in Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, raw
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