Bison: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Bison contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 240 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, goat, game on FoodFactly (175 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 101% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 56% of the Daily Value for selenium and 48% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 70 mg | 23% |
| Sodium C | 383 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 25.2 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.9 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.4 µg | 101% |
| Choline C | 96.4 mg | 18% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 211 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 350 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 5.3 mg | 48% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 30.9 µg | 56% |
% 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
- Protein25.2 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat8.6 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium383 mgabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, roast | 181 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Pork, NFS | 192 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Pork, chop, lean and fat eaten | 195 | 27 g | 0.01 g | 9.2 g |
| Pork, chop, NS as to fat eaten | 183 | 27.5 g | 0 g | 7.6 g |
| Ham, prosciutto | 195 | 27.8 g | 0.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 159 | 22.8 g | 0.17 g | 7.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 173 | 22.5 g | 0.21 g | 9.2 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, rump, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 176 | 22.3 g | 0.52 g | 9.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bison?
100 g of bison has 178 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 240 kcal. 1 patty (85 g): about 151 kcal.
Is bison high in protein?
Bison contains 25.2 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 34 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, goat, game, that is in the lowest quarter (median 28.6 g).
How many carbs are in bison?
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 bison?
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 bison contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (101% DV), selenium (56% DV), zinc (48% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bison?
100 g contains 383 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bison have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bison has 178 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705920. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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