Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock): Nutrition Facts
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Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) contains 97 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from protein, with 12% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 43% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat C | 0.065 g | |
| Sodium M | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.9 mg | 43% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.76 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.78 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.2 µg | 48% |
| Calcium M | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron M | 2.6 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 200 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 355 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 7 µg | 13% |
% 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 88%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein21.4 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat1.3 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.42 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium43 mgbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.43 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.098 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.85 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.93 g |
| Leucine M | 1.7 g |
| Lysine M | 1.5 g |
| Methionine M | 0.6 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.83 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.72 g |
| Valine M | 0.96 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.7 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glycine M | 0.9 g |
| Proline M | 0.81 g |
| Serine M | 0.88 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.065 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.016 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.068 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.016 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.042 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.004 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.042 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 76 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.94 g |
| Energy C | 408 kJ |
Other forms of Buffalo
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, free range, top round steak, cooked (Shoshone Bannock) Cooked | 146 | 32.5 g | 0 g | 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 103 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Elk, free range, roast, eye of round, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 98 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, Salmon, Chum, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw buffalo?
100 g of raw buffalo has 97 kcal.
Is raw buffalo high in protein?
Raw buffalo contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 88% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw buffalo?
Raw buffalo has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw buffalo?
Raw buffalo contains 1.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.42 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw buffalo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (48% DV), Vitamin B6 (46% DV), Niacin (B3) (43% DV), zinc (27% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw buffalo?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does buffalo have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) has 97 kcal, while buffalo, free range, top round steak, cooked (Shoshone Bannock) 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 167649. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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