Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised — 29.1g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, 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 | 256 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 55.7 g | 70.4 g | -21% |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 19.9 g | +46% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.6 g | 8.88 g | +64% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.01 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.03 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | 64.5 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.00 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.187 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.506 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.15 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 17.3 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 18.0 mg | 6.83 mg | +164% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.38 mg | 2.17 mg | +10% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +30% |
| Phosphorus, P | 512 mg | 166 mg | +209% |
| Potassium, K | 278 mg | 301 mg | -8% |
| Sodium, Na | 68.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +22% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.20 mg | 3.76 mg | +38% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.101 mg | 0.078 mg | +29% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.235 mg | 0.002 mg | +11269% |
| Selenium, Se | 39.1 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 1071 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 1.50 g | 0.948 g | +58% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.72 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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