Bison Nutrition
Healthy Never Tasted So Good
America's Original Red Meat
Bison meat is:
- Low in fat & bad cholesterol
- Very high in protein
- A great source of iron
Nutritional Comparison
| Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Iron (g) | Vitamin B12 (mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bison | 143 | 28.44 | 2.42 | 82 | 3.42 | 2.86 |
| Beef (choice) | 268 | 25.85 | 17.68 | 89 | 2.24 | 1.90 |
| Beef (select) | 245 | 26.06 | 15.09 | 85 | 2.11 | 1.58 |
| Pork | 201 | 27.51 | 9.21 | 84 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Chicken | 190 | 28.93 | 7.41 | 89 | 1.21 | 0.33 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 182 | 25.44 | 8.13 | 71 | 1.03 | 3.05 |
| Bison | |
|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 143 |
| Protein (g) | 28.44 |
| Fat (g) | 2.42 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 82 |
| Iron (g) | 3.42 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg) | 2.86 |
| Beef (choice) | |
| Calories (kcal) | 268 |
| Protein (g) | 25.85 |
| Fat (g) | 17.68 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 89 |
| Iron (g) | 2.24 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg) | 1.90 |
| Beef (select) | |
| Calories (kcal) | 245 |
| Protein (g) | 26.06 |
| Fat (g) | 15.09 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 85 |
| Iron (g) | 2.11 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg) | 1.58 |
| Pork | |
| Calories (kcal) | 201 |
| Protein (g) | 27.51 |
| Fat (g) | 9.21 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 84 |
| Iron (g) | 1.00 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg) | 0.68 |
| Chicken | |
| Calories (kcal) | 190 |
| Protein (g) | 28.93 |
| Fat (g) | 7.41 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 89 |
| Iron (g) | 1.21 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg) | 0.33 |
| Atlantic Salmon | |
| Calories (kcal) | 182 |
| Protein (g) | 25.44 |
| Fat (g) | 8.13 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 71 |
| Iron (g) | 1.03 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg) | 3.05 |
Per 100g (3.5 oz) cooked
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Updated April, 2018
Cooking Tips
- Steaks should be prepared medium (no more than 135-140°), so please use a meat thermometer and think pink.
- Roasts should have liquid added. Soups, broths, salsa, wine, etc. can often be cooked in the crock pot all day on a low temperature; or prepare your specialty roasts in the oven on a lower temperature (275°) and again use a meat thermometer and keep the inside pink.
- Ground bison can be substituted in any ground beef recipe; just remember it's lean so you may need to turn your skillet down or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Burgers are also lean so just remember not to smash it.
- Overall bison meat will cook faster than beef, so cook it on lower heat and watch it carefully so it does not get over done.
Get Cookin'
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