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Bison
Calories & nutrition facts
game meat, ground, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 223 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 16 g 20%
- Saturated fat 6.8 g 34%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 66 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 70 mg 23%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.24 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.23 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 4.9 mg 31%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.64 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 21%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 1.8 µg 75%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 2.6 mg 14%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 181 mg 14%
- Potassium 307 mg 7%
- Zinc 4.3 mg 39%
- Copper 0.13 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 18.7 µg 34%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 223 | 19 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| 1 × serving ( 3 oz ) | 85 g | 190 | 16 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 1 × patty | 113 g | 252 | 21 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| 2 × serving ( 3 oz ) | 170 g | 379 | 32 g | 0 g | 27 g |
| ½ × serving ( 3 oz ) | 42.5 g | 95 | 7.9 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| 3 × serving ( 3 oz ) | 255 g | 569 | 48 g | 0 g | 41 g |
| 4 × serving ( 3 oz ) | 340 g | 758 | 64 g | 0 g | 54 g |
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- Bison top round 1" steakgame meat, separable lean only, cooked, broiled174 kcal / 100 g
- Water buffalogame meat, raw99 kcal / 100 g
- Ground venisonraw157 kcal / 100 g
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- Beefalogame meat, composite cuts, raw143 kcal / 100 g
- Beargame meat, raw161 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Bison
How do you cook bison steak without drying it out?
Bison is lean, so cook steaks quickly over high heat and avoid taking them well done. Sear for a few minutes on each side, then rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing across the grain.
What temperature should bison burgers reach?
Cook burgers made from minced bison until the centre reaches 71 °C; colour alone is not a reliable safety check. Turn them during cooking and avoid pressing out the juices.
How long does bison keep in the fridge?
Keep raw bison covered on the bottom shelf and use it within 1–2 days if minced, or 3–5 days if it is a whole cut. Freeze it if you will not cook it in that time, and thaw it in the fridge.
What can you make with bison?
Use minced bison for burgers, meatballs or chilli, and slow-cook tougher cuts in a stew. For burgers, add finely chopped onion or a little oil to help the lean meat stay moist.
Can you use bison instead of beef?
Yes: use it in place of beef in burgers, meatballs, chilli and stews. Because bison is generally lean, shorten the cooking time for steaks and add a little oil when browning mince if the pan is dry.
Is bison the same animal as buffalo?
No. Bison and water buffalo are different animals, although people sometimes casually call bison “buffalo”. Bison meat is sold as a red meat and can be cooked much like beef.
How much protein is in a serving of bison?
An 85 g serving provides 16 g of protein. Bison also provides 4.3 mg of zinc per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174421 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
