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How many calories in
bison?

Bison is moderately fatty that offers 28g of protein per 100g for 146 calories. It earns a place in any high-protein rotation. Lean enough to fit most macro targets without much accounting.

146
kcal · 100g
28g
Protein
0g
Carbs
7.2g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical bison serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
124 kcal
23.8g
4 oz (113g)
165 kcal
31.6g
1 cup (~150g)
219 kcal
42.0g
In your day

What 146 calories means.

Protein-dense — 19.2 g of protein per 100 kcal makes bison an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
7%
per 100g · 19.2g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking28 min
🏃 Running14 min
🚴 Cycling16 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Bison vs. similar foods.

How bison stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Bison
146 kcal / 100g
19.2g
147 kcal / 100g
15g
145 kcal / 100g
14.5g
145 kcal / 100g
19.3g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in bison?

Bison has approximately 146 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 124 calories.

How much protein is in bison?

28g of protein per 100g. That puts bison at roughly 19.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log bison accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is bison good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Bison sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.