Lamb, veal & game

Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked

FDC 173847oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 63 · -9 vs Lamb, veal & game median

Cooked grass-fed ground bison scores 63 of 100, a Good band result that ranks 41st of 60 in the lamb, veal and game category, below the group's median score of 72. Protein is excellent here at 51% DV per 100g, with iron adding a good 18% DV, and protein leads the macro breakdown at 179 calories per 100g.

Ground bison cooks much like ground beef, formed into patties, browned for chili, or crumbled into tacos, with a 3oz, 85g serving a typical portion. Its own raw counterpart isn't listed here as notably different, but for a higher-ranking option in the same category, roasted game meat raccoon scores above it.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 25.4 g · 57%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 8.6 g · 43%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories179 kcal9%
Total fat8.6 g11%
Saturated fat3.5 g17%
Cholesterol71 mg24%
Sodium76 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein25 g51%
Potassium353 mg8%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg1%

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FDC 173847

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein51% DV
Iron18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density63 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g76 vs 79 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Game meat, muskrat, rawDensity 63 vs 63Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roastedDensity 64 vs 63Bison, ground, grass-fed, rawDensity 64 vs 63

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