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Nutritional Information of a Bison Burger

Bison burgers, also known as buffalo burgers, are a gaining ground as a well-known meat source. Bison provides a low-fat alternative to beef. Bison is also low in calories and is slightly lower in cholesterol than other meats.

  1. Buffalo

    • Buffalo meat is supported by American Heart Association guidelines as a way to reduce fat intake, according to Buffalo Hills Bison.

    Calories

    • A 100g serving of Bison (roughly the size of a small burger) has 143 calories. This is lower than all types of meat including beef, pork, fish and chicken.

    Fat

    • The fat content is where the bison burger shines for those who are looking to be healthy. A small bison burger only features 2 1/2g of fat. In comparison, a beef burger of the same size can feature 8 to 10 g of fat.

    Cholesterol

    • Those who are looking to control their cholesterol will find that bison is roughly the same as all types of meat with 82mg per serving.

    Iron

    • Bison meat is a great source of Iron. A 100g small burger serving has 3.42mg of iron. Adults should generally have 8 to 12mg of iron per day.

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