Table 2
Nutritional comparisons of bison meat with other meats

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Species Total fat (g) Protein (g) Calories (kCal) Cholesterol (mg) Iron (mg) Vitamin B-12 (µg)
per 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of raw meat (lean steak cuts)

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2007.

Bison 2.4 23.3 122 65 2.7 1.6
Beef 3.1 22.6 126 52 2.1 2.0
Pork 8.6 22.1 172 54 0.6 0.5
Chicken breast 1.6 22.7 112 58 0.4 0.4
Atlantic salmon 10.9 19.9 183 59 0.4 2.8