QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in cooked ground bison?
The selected cooked ground bison provides 179 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
179 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Cooked ground bison nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 179 kcal
- Protein
- 25.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Fat
- 8.62 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Zinc
- 5.34 mg
- Iron
- 3.19 mg
- Selenium
- 31.1 µg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 173847. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
25.4 g per 100 g. From Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked.
Carbohydrate
0 g per 100 g. From Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked.
Fat
8.62 g per 100 g. From Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where cooked ground bison fits in a varied eating pattern.
Zinc
5.34 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
3.19 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Selenium
31.1 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Niacin
5.97 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Ground, grass-fed, cooked
Selected reference.
Raw ground bison
Use a raw record; cooking changes weight.
Steak or roast
Choose the cut and preparation-specific record.
Burger or mixed dish
Log bun, cheese, sauce and cooking fat separately.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How cooked ground bison can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 179 kcal per 100 g, the 50 g example is 89.5 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 25.4 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Use cooked weight with this record and keep raw weight, toppings and added fat separate.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep raw and cooked bison properly chilled.
After opening or cooking
Keep raw meat and its juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
Prepare
Use clean utensils for cooked meat.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish cooking or storage limits; follow current authoritative ground-meat guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log cooked ground bison more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cooked ground bison calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of bison?
179 kcal in the selected Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked record.
How much fibre is in bison?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which bison state does this page use?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Can raw bison use this cooked value?
No. Cooking changes water weight, so raw bison needs a raw record.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 179 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 173847 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.