Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 99
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 15.8
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.850
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 3.12
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, raw — 19.9g vs 15.8g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw 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 | 99 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.1 g | 70.4 g | +12% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 19.9 g | -21% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.12 g | 8.88 g | -65% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.850 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.960 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.680 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 64.5 mg | +464% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.00 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.320 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.90 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.99 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.30 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.370 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 28.2 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 92.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +61% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.36 mg | 2.17 mg | +55% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 18.5 mg | -13% |
| Phosphorus, P | 241 mg | 166 mg | +46% |
| Potassium, K | 272 mg | 301 mg | -10% |
| Sodium, Na | 178 mg | 55.7 mg | +220% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.97 mg | 3.76 mg | -48% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.494 mg | 0.078 mg | +532% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.080 mg | 0.002 mg | +3770% |
| Selenium, Se | 80.0 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 414 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 0.948 g | +27% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 92.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 308 IU | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.520 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.350 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.590 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.010 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.620 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.300 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.180 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.040 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.202 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.719 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.670 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.330 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.175 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.748 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.604 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.833 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.971 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.381 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.833 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.36 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.47 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.930 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.773 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.687 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 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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