Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked: Nutrition Facts
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Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 152 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly (196 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 102% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 57% of the Daily Value for selenium and 49% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol I | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium I | 76 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 25.5 g | 51% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 2.4 µg | 102% |
| Choline I | 97.2 mg | 18% |
| Calcium I | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron I | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium I | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 213 mg | 17% |
| Potassium I | 353 mg | 8% |
| Zinc I | 5.3 mg | 49% |
| Copper I | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium I | 31.1 µg | 57% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 57%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein25.5 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat8.6 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium76 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.4 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.2 g |
| Leucine M | 2.2 g |
| Lysine M | 2.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.69 g |
| Cystine M | 0.3 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.87 g |
| Valine M | 1.4 g |
| Arginine M | 1.7 g |
| Histidine M | 0.93 g |
| Alanine M | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.1 g |
| Glycine M | 1.7 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.32 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 751 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 16 µg |
| Betaine I | 12.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bison
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw Raw | 146 | 20.2 g | 0.05 g | 7.2 g |
| Bison, ground, raw Raw | 164 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| Bison | 178 | 25.2 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 184 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 8.4 g |
| Veal, shoulder, blade, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 186 | 25.2 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Veal, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 183 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops), bone-in, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 186 | 25.8 g | 0 g | 8.4 g |
| Beef, ground, 93% lean meat /7% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 182 | 25.6 g | 0.06 g | 8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, heated, pan-broil Cooked | 181 | 25.5 g | 0.7 g | 8.5 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, heated, pan-broil Cooked | 180 | 26.2 g | 0.17 g | 8.3 g |
| Beef, chuck, shoulder clod, shoulder top and center steaks, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled Cooked | 184 | 26.1 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked bison?
100 g of cooked bison has 179 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 152 kcal.
Is cooked bison high in protein?
Cooked bison contains 25.5 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.6 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is above the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked bison?
Cooked bison has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked bison?
Cooked bison contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked bison contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (102% DV), selenium (57% DV), zinc (49% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked bison?
100 g contains 76 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bison have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked has 179 kcal, while bison, ground, grass-fed, raw has 146 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173847. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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