Head-to-head comparison

Venison (loin) vs Bison (ground): Which Has More Protein?

Venison (loin) and Bison (ground) show up in a lot of the same meal-planning conversations, and the honest comparison depends on which specific number you're optimizing for.

Venison (loin)

30.2gprotein / 100g

158 cal · 3.2g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91

Bison (ground)

28.0gprotein / 100g

146 cal · 2.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.92

Venison (loin) carries 2.2g more protein per 100g than Bison (ground) (30.2g vs 28.0g) — a real but modest edge.

Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.

Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$$$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Venison (loin) or Bison (ground) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gVenison (loin)Bison (ground)
Protein30.2g28.0g
Calories158146
Fat3.2g2.4g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.910.92
Relative cost$$$$$$$$
Prep time15 min10 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, venison (loin) or bison (ground)?

Venison (loin) has 30.2g of protein per 100g compared to Bison (ground)'s 28.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Bison (ground) is lower in calories per 100g, at 146 vs the other's 158.