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Bison (Ground) — CookedB
Proteins · #20 of 34

Bison (Ground)

Cooked · Beef

60/100B tier
Calories238
Protein24.3g
Fiber0g
Sodium75mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 60 out of 100, #20 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (96/100); omega-3 drags it down (1/100).

The short version: Beef's leaner cousin — same playbook, less fat.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories238
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.9g19%
Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 75mg3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 24.3g49%
Vitamin B12 7mcg292%
Zinc 6.5mg59%
Niacin 6mg38%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 60

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2096
Clean label ×1580
Micronutrients ×3063
Protein ×2541
Omega-3 ×101

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#20 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Bison (Ground) healthy?

It grades B — 60 out of 100, #20 of 34 proteins in our system. Beef's leaner cousin — same playbook, less fat.

How many calories are in Bison (Ground)?

238 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Bison (Ground) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.