Bison

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Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

9%
179 kcal Calories
51%
25.5 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
11%
8.6 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 38/100

How many beneficial nutrients Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B12102% Selenium57% Protein51% Zinc49% Niacin (B3)37% Vitamin B624% Riboflavin (B2)20% Choline18% Iron18% Phosphorus17% Copper17% Thiamin (B1)12%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat8.6 g
11%
Saturated Fat3.5 g
17%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids45.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids313.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein25.5 g
51%
Histidine933.0 mg
Isoleucine1,229.0 mg
Leucine2,184.0 mg
Lysine2,362.0 mg
Methionine688.0 mg
Phenylalanine1,081.0 mg
Threonine1,155.0 mg
Tryptophan192.0 mg
Valine1,370.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K1.3 mcg
1%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin (B3)6.0 mg
37%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
24%
Folate (B9)16.0 mcg
4%
Vitamin B122.4 mcg
102%
Choline97.2 mg
18%
Betaine12.8 mg
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium14.0 mg
1%
Iron3.2 mg
18%
Magnesium23.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus213.0 mg
17%
Potassium353.0 mg
8%
Sodium76.0 mg
3%
Zinc5.3 mg
49%
Copper0.2 mg
17%
Selenium31.1 mcg
57%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol71.0 mg
24%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.0 g

About Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked

Bison, often called buffalo in North America, is a large native bovine (Bison bison) whose lean red meat has become a popular alternative to beef. Once central to the diet and culture of Native American peoples and hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800s, the animal has made a celebrated comeback and is now raised on ranches across the Great Plains. Bison delivers a flavor much like beef but a touch sweeter and richer, without a gamey taste.

Because the animals are typically grass-fed and often raised without added hormones, and the meat is naturally lean, bison is lower in fat and calories than most beef while being an excellent source of high-quality protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. It is used much like beef, in burgers, steaks, roasts, chili, meatballs, and dried jerky. Its leanness means it cooks faster and is best served rare to medium, since overcooking can quickly dry it out.

Look for bright red bison meat with little marbling, cook it gently over slightly lower heat than you would beef, and let steaks rest to keep them tender and juicy.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked?

There are 179 calories in 100 g of Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked, or about 152 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked?

Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked contains 25.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked?

Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked?

Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked provides 8.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked a good source of?

Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (102% DV), Selenium (57% DV), Protein (51% DV), Zinc (49% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV) and a good source of Choline, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper and Thiamin (B1) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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