Bison (ground)
28.0gprotein / 100g146 cal · 2.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.92
Chicken Thigh (skinless)
26.0gprotein / 100g209 cal · 10.9g fat · $ · Quality 0.92
Per 100g, Bison (ground) comes in at 28.0g of protein against Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 26.0g, a 2.0g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Chicken Thigh (skinless) wins clearly — $ against Bison (ground)'s $$$$.
Bison (ground)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2250mg vs Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 1950mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Chicken Thigh (skinless) delivers a similar protein profile to Bison (ground) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Bison (ground) | Chicken Thigh (skinless) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28.0g | 26.0g |
| Calories | 146 | 209 |
| Fat | 2.4g | 10.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Relative cost | $$$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 10 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, bison (ground) or chicken thigh (skinless)?
Bison (ground) has 28.0g of protein per 100g compared to Chicken Thigh (skinless)'s 26.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Bison (ground) is lower in calories per 100g, at 146 vs the other's 209.