Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 202
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 25.1
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 10.4
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted — 25.1g vs 20.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 202 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, 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 | 202 kcal | 146 kcal | +38% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.7 g | 71.6 g | -12% |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 20.2 g | +24% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.4 g | 7.21 g | +45% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.050 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.51 g | 2.92 g | +55% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.08 g | 2.75 g | +48% |
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 55.0 mg | +85% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.141 mg | -57% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.350 mg | 0.246 mg | +42% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.87 mg | 5.32 mg | +67% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.26 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.320 mg | 0.383 mg | -16% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +25% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 99.5 mg | 85.8 mg | +16% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.42 ug | 1.94 ug | -27% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | 0.190 mg | +121% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +18% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.920 mg | 2.78 mg | -67% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +24% |
| Phosphorus, P | 223 mg | 194 mg | +15% |
| Potassium, K | 351 mg | 328 mg | +7% |
| Sodium, Na | 83.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +19% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.35 mg | 4.59 mg | -27% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.129 mg | 0.140 mg | -8% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.029 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.1 ug | 20.0 ug | -44% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 845 kj | 611 kj | +38% |
| Ash | 1.39 g | 0.910 g | +53% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +25% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +25% |
| Betaine | 13.1 mg | 12.6 mg | +4% |
| 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 | 6.60 ug | 1.20 ug | +450% |
| 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 | 0.003 g | +233% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.030 g | 0.003 g | +900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.450 g | 0.129 g | +249% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.36 g | 1.30 g | +82% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.48 g | 1.48 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.480 g | 0.144 g | +233% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.49 g | 2.59 g | +35% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.023 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.680 g | 0.336 g | +102% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.520 g | 0.261 g | +99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0.038 g | +84% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.080 g | 0.037 g | +116% |
| 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) | 0.254 g | 0.153 g | +66% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.10 g | 0.918 g | +20% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.24 g | 0.977 g | +27% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.00 g | 1.74 g | +15% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.07 g | 1.88 g | +10% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.587 g | 0.547 g | +7% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.284 g | 0.241 g | +18% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.01 g | 0.859 g | +18% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.802 g | 0.688 g | +17% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | 1.09 g | +28% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.48 g | 1.38 g | +7% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.913 g | 0.742 g | +23% |
| Alanine | 1.50 g | 1.35 g | +11% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.17 g | 1.98 g | +10% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.98 g | 3.30 g | +21% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.29 g | 1.31 g | -2% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 1.04 g | +1% |
| Serine | 0.942 g | 0.842 g | +12% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.253 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) +121% in Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Niacin (Vitamin B3) +67% in Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Iron, Fe -67% in Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -57% in Veal, sirloin, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
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