Nutritional Value of Bison

It has been known for some time that bison meat provides a leaner alternative to other proteins, but did you know there are other great benefits to bison meat as well?

Like many game animals, bison is low in fat, has lots of good cholesterol, and the animal’s diet lends itself to have a lot of great vitamins and minerals.

Here are some comparisons of popular proteins to bison according to Health Canada:

Source	Calories kcal	Protein g	Fat g	Iron mg	Cholesterol mg	Sodium mg
Bison	107	19.01	2.84	2.59	58	56
Lean Beef	134	18.45	6.23	1.83	52	64
Chicken	123	17.06	5.33	0.94	81	74
Pork	164	18.48	9.44	0.74	61	53

1 food guide serving = 90g / 90 g

Source: Health Canada, The Canadian Nutrient File

You can search for food profiles here:

https://food-nutrition.canada.ca/cnf-fce/report-rapport.do

Recipes

Cooking with bison is a delicious way to serve you and your family great tasting, nutritious meals year round. Learn how to cook bison or find your new favourite recipe below!