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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Bison, ground, raw'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.
Fair nutrient density 22/100
How many beneficial nutrients Bison, ground, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
50% from fat
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Carbs 0%-0.1 g per serving
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Fat 50%8.9 g per serving
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Protein 50%19.9 g per serving
What Bison, ground, raw 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).
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.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | -0.1 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.9 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.9 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | ~ | — |
| Riboflavin (B2) | ~ | — |
| Niacin (B3) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6.8 mg | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 18.5 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 165.6 mg | |
| Potassium | 301.1 mg | |
| Sodium | 55.7 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 64.5 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.9 g | — |
About Bison, ground, raw
Bison, often sold as buffalo, is a North American red meat that tastes much like beef but is noticeably leaner. Most bison is grass-raised on open range, and its meat has a slightly sweeter, richer flavor that has made it a popular choice for those wanting a leaner alternative to beef.
Ground bison comes in at roughly 159 calories per 100 grams raw — lower in fat than typical ground beef — while delivering a strong dose of protein, iron, zinc, selenium and B12. Its leanness is its main selling point, but it also means there is less fat to keep it moist.
Because it holds so little fat, bison cooks faster than beef and turns dry and livery if overcooked; the usual advice is to cook it to medium-rare or medium over slightly lower heat. Used in burgers, chilli and meatballs, it behaves like a leaner, more delicately flavored beef.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bison, ground, raw?
There are 159 calories in 100 g of Bison, ground, raw.
How much protein is in Bison, ground, raw?
Bison, ground, raw contains 19.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Bison, ground, raw?
Bison, ground, raw has -0.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Bison, ground, raw?
Bison, ground, raw provides 8.9 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Bison, ground, raw a good source of?
Bison, ground, raw is an excellent source of Protein (40% DV) and Zinc (34% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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