Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 186
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 29.1
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.130
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 6.75
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised — 29.1g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised 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 | 186 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.2 g | 70.4 g | -12% |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 19.9 g | +46% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.75 g | 8.88 g | -24% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.130 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.82 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.42 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 64.5 mg | +173% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.350 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.930 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.88 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.65 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.210 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 14.5 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 6.83 mg | +17% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.32 mg | 2.17 mg | +99% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 18.5 mg | -3% |
| Phosphorus, P | 250 mg | 166 mg | +51% |
| Potassium, K | 199 mg | 301 mg | -34% |
| Sodium, Na | 58.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.24 mg | 3.76 mg | -40% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.432 mg | 0.078 mg | +452% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.061 mg | 0.002 mg | +2851% |
| Selenium, Se | 52.4 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 778 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.82 g | 0.948 g | +92% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.040 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.120 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.820 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.800 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.110 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.23 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.050 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.78 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.21 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.050 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.410 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.310 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.29 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.29 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.51 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.664 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.313 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.26 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.955 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.52 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.81 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.783 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.81 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.70 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.20 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.59 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.35 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.35 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +2851% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised Copper, Cu +452% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised Iron, Fe +99% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised Phosphorus, P +51% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised
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