Calories in
bison, ground, grass-fed
179 kcal per 100 g Bison, ground, grass-fed contains 179 calories per 100 grams, or about 152 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.5 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 8.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 57% protein, 43% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 152 | 21.6 g | 0.0 g | 7.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 179 kcal | 152 kcal |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 21.6 g |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 3.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 76.0 mg | 64.6 mg |
| Potassium | 353.0 mg | 300.1 mg |
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | 11.9 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 71.0 mg | 60.4 mg |
| Water | 65.1 g | 55.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173847). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How bison, ground, grass-fed compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, bison, ground, grass-fed ranks 49 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 18% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 14.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (152 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 31 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in bison, ground, grass-fed?
Bison, ground, grass-fed contains 179 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 152 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 25.5 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 8.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of bison, ground, grass-fed?
By calories, bison, ground, grass-fed is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 57% protein and 43% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 31 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the bison, ground, grass-fed I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within lamb, veal, and game products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.