At a glance
- 21.6 g protein and 152 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
- 14.2 g protein per 100 calories: #81 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #24 of 61 in meat.
- 0 g fiber and 65 mg sodium per serving.
What is ground bison like to eat?
Bison is a lean red meat with a slightly sweet, rich flavor, most often sold ground. It cooks like ground beef in burgers, tacos and sauces, though it cooks a little faster since it has less fat.
How can you eat more ground bison?
Try this
Shape into burgers and cook to mediumBrown for tacos or chiliSimmer into a pasta sauceStuff into peppers with rice and beansIs ground bison good on a GLP-1?
Crumbled bison in a sauce stays soft and easy to eat in small amounts, and smaller patties make portions simple. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does ground bison compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground bison | 3 oz | 21.6 g | 152 | 14.2 g |
| Lean ground beef | 3 oz | 24.6 g | 178 | 13.8 g |
| Steak | 3 oz | 26 g | 156 | 16.7 g |
| Ground turkey | 3 oz | 23 g | 187 | 12.3 g |
Close to ground bison per calorie: lamb (14.8 g), ham (14.4 g), trout (14.2 g), chicken thigh (13.9 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Ground bison often comes frozen; thaw it in the fridge and cook gently so it does not dry out.
What's the full nutrition for ground bison?
| Nutrient | Per 3 oz (85 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 | 179 | |
| Protein | 21.6 g | 25.4 g | 43% |
| Fat | 7.3 g | 8.6 g | |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 3.5 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 76 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 3.19 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg | 2.44 mcg | 88% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
