Bison (ground)
1/4 lb cooked (113g)Protein per 100g28.0g
Calories per 100g146
Fat per 100g2.4g
Carbs per 100g0.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)2250mg
Typical cost$$$$
Quality 0.92
lit_estimate, complete animal protein
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Why Bison (ground) shows up in protein-forward diets
Leaner than 93/7 ground beef by default because bison carry far less marbling than cattle bred for fat content — this is a genetic/breeding difference, not a cooking one.
Serving-size math
A 1/4 lb cooked (113g) portion delivers 31.6g of protein and roughly 165 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 19.18g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Cook to medium at most — bison's low fat content makes it dry out past 145°F faster than beef.
Best for
- cutting
- iron intake
Frequently asked
How much protein is in bison (ground)?
28.0g per 100g, or 31.6g per 1/4 lb cooked (113g).
Is bison (ground) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (lit_estimate, complete animal protein).