Game meat, bison, ground, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Game meat, bison, ground, raw contains 223 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly, where the median is 196 kcal per 100 g across 465 foods.
100 g provides 75% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 39% of the Daily Value for zinc and 34% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 223 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15.9 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol M | 70 mg | 23% |
| Sodium M | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 18.7 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.9 mg | 31% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.64 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.8 µg | 75% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 181 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 307 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 4.3 mg | 39% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Manganese M | 0.009 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 18.7 µg | 34% |
% 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 34%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein18.7 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat15.9 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.8 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium66 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.75 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.85 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.9 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.7 g |
| Methionine M | 0.51 g |
| Cystine M | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.79 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.64 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.68 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 0.96 g |
| Serine M | 0.78 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.58 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.006 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.007 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.007 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.29 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 3.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 5.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.081 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0.083 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 64.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.88 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 935 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 11 µg |
Other forms of Game meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, muskrat, raw Raw | 162 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 234 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted Cooked | 221 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, raw Raw | 136 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, roasted Cooked | 197 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, raw Raw | 120 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 113 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 116 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, shoulder clod, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 109 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Raw | 119 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef, 85% lean, raw Raw | 215 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 216 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 15.6 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, outside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 222 | 18.4 g | 0.36 g | 16.3 g |
| Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 223 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 16.4 g |
| Pork, fresh, backribs, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 224 | 19.1 g | 0 g | 16.3 g |
| Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, raw Raw | 218 | 18 g | 0.44 g | 16 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, outside skirt, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 212 | 18.5 g | 0.17 g | 15.3 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, cube roll, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 225 | 18.2 g | 1.3 g | 16.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw game meat?
100 g of raw game meat has 223 kcal. 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g): about 190 kcal. 1 patty (113 g): about 252 kcal.
Is raw game meat high in protein?
Raw game meat contains 18.7 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.9 g in 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw game meat?
Raw game meat has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw game meat?
Raw game meat contains 15.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.8 g is saturated (34% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw game meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (75% DV), zinc (39% DV), selenium (34% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV) and Vitamin B6 (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw game meat?
100 g contains 66 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, bison, ground, raw has 223 kcal, while game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted has 234 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 174421. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Game meat , bison, ground, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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