Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 125
Bison —
Protein (g)
Veal 22.7
Bison 19.9
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Bison -0.1496
Fat (g)
Veal 3.11
Bison 8.88
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised — 22.7g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, 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 | 125 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.6 g | 70.4 g | +5% |
| Protein | 22.7 g | 19.9 g | +14% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.11 g | 8.88 g | -65% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | -0.1496 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.942 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.903 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.200 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 64.5 mg | +442% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 39.4 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.054 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.38 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.08 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.027 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 209 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.85 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.090 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.00 mg | 6.83 mg | -41% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.24 mg | 2.17 mg | -43% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 18.5 mg | +30% |
| Phosphorus, P | 627 mg | 166 mg | +279% |
| Potassium, K | 435 mg | 301 mg | +44% |
| Sodium, Na | 59.0 mg | 55.7 mg | +6% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.13 mg | 3.76 mg | -43% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.072 mg | 0.078 mg | -8% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.021 mg | 0.002 mg | +916% |
| Selenium, Se | 21.5 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 159 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 164 kcal | |
| Energy | 522 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.18 g | |
| Ash | 2.88 g | 0.948 g | +204% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| 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 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.041 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.522 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.023 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.342 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.059 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.823 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.315 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.189 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.109 g | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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 +916% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised Phosphorus, P +279% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised Potassium, K +44% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised Iron, Fe -43% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised
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