Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw contains 146 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 41 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from protein, with 44% from fat and 0.1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 42% of the Daily Value for zinc and 36% 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 | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol I | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium I | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.2 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.38 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.9 µg | 81% |
| Choline I | 85.8 mg | 16% |
| Calcium I | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron I | 2.8 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium I | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 194 mg | 16% |
| Potassium I | 328 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 4.6 mg | 42% |
| Copper I | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium I | 20 µg | 36% |
% 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 55%
- Carbohydrates 0.1%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein20.2 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat7.2 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium70 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.34 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.92 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.98 g |
| Leucine M | 1.7 g |
| Lysine M | 1.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.55 g |
| Cystine M | 0.24 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.86 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.69 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.74 g |
| Alanine M | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 1 g |
| Serine M | 0.84 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.25 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 | 0.26 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.023 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 | 71.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.91 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 611 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 12 µg |
| Betaine I | 12.6 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, cooked Cooked | 179 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 8.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, shoulder top blade steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 146 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, netted shoulder, rolled, boneless, separable lean only, raw Raw | 143 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, hind shin, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 147 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Veal, Australian, shank, hind, bone-in, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 144 | 19.8 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, rack - fully frenched, separable lean only, raw Raw | 147 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Beef, shoulder top blade steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 143 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, loin chop, separable lean only, raw Raw | 142 | 20 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| Beef, round, tip round, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 151 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw bison?
100 g of raw bison has 146 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 41 kcal. 1 patty, cooked from 4 oz raw (85 g): about 124 kcal.
Is raw bison high in protein?
Raw bison contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 55% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw bison?
Raw bison has 0.05 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw bison?
Raw bison contains 7.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw bison contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (81% DV), zinc (42% DV), selenium (36% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw bison?
100 g contains 70 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bison have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bison, ground, grass-fed, raw has 146 kcal, while bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked has 179 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 175293. 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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