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Ground bison
Calories & nutrition facts
grass-fed, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 146 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 40%
- Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0%
- Fat 7.2 g 9%
- Saturated fat 2.9 g 15%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 70 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 55 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.2 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.14 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.25 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 5.3 mg 33%
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 23%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 1.9 µg 81%
- Choline 85.8 mg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 2.8 mg 15%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 194 mg 16%
- Potassium 328 mg 7%
- Zinc 4.6 mg 42%
- Copper 0.14 mg 16%
- Selenium 20 µg 36%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 | 20 g | 0.1 g | 7.2 g |
| 1 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 85 g | 124 | 17 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 41 | 5.7 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| 2 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 170 g | 248 | 34 g | 0.1 g | 12 g |
| ½ × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 42.5 g | 62 | 8.6 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| 3 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 255 g | 372 | 52 g | 0.1 g | 18 g |
| 4 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 340 g | 496 | 69 g | 0.2 g | 25 g |
Similar foods
- Bisongame meat, ground, raw223 kcal / 100 g
- Ground lambraw282 kcal / 100 g
- Ground deer meatraw157 kcal / 100 g
- Bison shoulder clodgame meat, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw109 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted bisongame meat143 kcal / 100 g
- Grass-fed ground beefaustralian, imported, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw239 kcal / 100 g
- Minced beeffrom butcher, raw180 kcal / 100 g
- Veal minceraw144 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground bison
How do you stop ground bison burgers from drying out?
Ground bison is lean, so handle it gently and don’t press the patties while they cook. Make a small dip in the centre of each patty, sear in a hot pan, and take it off the heat as soon as the centre reaches 71 °C.
How long should you cook a ground bison burger?
For a patty about 2 cm thick, cook it in a hot frying pan for roughly 4–5 minutes per side, then check the centre with a food thermometer; it should reach 71 °C. The temperature matters more than the timing, especially for thicker patties.
Can you use ground bison instead of beef in chilli or meatballs?
Yes. Use it in chilli, meatballs, tacos or shepherd’s pie just as you would ground beef; add a little oil when browning if the pan looks dry, and avoid prolonged simmering that can make lean meat tough.
How should you store ground bison?
Keep it chilled and use it within a day or two of buying, or freeze it in meal-sized portions. Defrost it in the fridge rather than on the worktop, and cook it promptly once thawed.
What can you use instead of ground bison?
Ground venison or ground deer meat is a close swap in burgers and sauces: each has about 22 g protein and 7 g fat per 100 g, compared with 20 g protein and 7.2 g fat in ground bison. Add a little oil if the substitute is very lean.
Is ground bison leaner than ground lamb?
Yes. Ground lamb has 282 kcal and 23 g fat per 100 g, compared with 146 kcal and 7.2 g fat in ground bison.
How much ground bison is a typical serving?
A cooked patty made from about 115 g raw meat weighs roughly 85 g. That portion provides 17 g protein and 124 kcal.
What nutrients stand out in ground bison?
Ground bison is high in zinc and vitamin B12: a 100 g portion provides 4.6 mg zinc and 1.9 µg vitamin B12.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175293 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
