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Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted

Lamb/Game Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is a meat at 143 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12, Selenium and Protein, providing 119%, 64% and 51% of the Daily Value respectively. This meat is high in protein. Lamb and game meats are sources of complete protein, iron, zinc, and B12. Grass-fed varieties may have different fatty acid profiles compared to grain-fed. Our database tracks 81 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

143
Calories
kcal
28.4
Protein
g
2.4
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
2.9 µg
119% DV
💎
Selenium
35.5 µg
64% DV
💪
Protein
28.4 g
51% DV

Data for 81 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR66.5g
2%
Calories SR143kcal
Energy (kJ) SR598kj
Protein SR28.4g
51%
Total Fat SR2.4g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.6g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR8.0mg
1%
Iron SR3.4mg
43%
Magnesium SR26.0mg
6%
Phosphorus SR209mg
30%
Potassium SR361mg
11%
Sodium SR57.0mg
4%
Zinc SR3.7mg
34%
Copper SR0.11mg
12%
Manganese SR0.008mg
0%
Selenium SR35.5µg
64%
Vitamins 26
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0µg
Vitamin E SR0.36mg
2%
Vitamin K1 SR1.3µg
1%
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.10mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.27mg
21%
Niacin (B3) SR3.7mg
23%
Vitamin B6 SR0.40mg
31%
Folate SR8.0µg
2%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR8.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR8.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR2.9µg
119%
Choline SR115mg
21%
Betaine SR15.1mg
Fatty Acids 7
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.91g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.95g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.24g
Cholesterol SR82.0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.03g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.43g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.45g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.14g
1%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.04g
Amino Acids 16
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Threonine SR1.2g
Isoleucine SR1.2g
Leucine SR2.2g
Lysine SR2.2g
Methionine SR0.67g
Phenylalanine SR1.1g
Tyrosine SR0.91g
Valine SR1.3g
Arginine SR1.7g
Histidine SR0.75g
Alanine SR1.6g
Aspartic Acid SR2.5g
Glutamic Acid SR4.1g
Glycine SR1.4g
Proline SR1.1g
Serine SR1.1g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

60
NRF9.3 Score
Good · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

0
Amino Acid Score
Low
Tryptophan
Limiting Amino Acid
16
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Tryptophan. Pair with dairy, poultry, and eggs for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (16)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Threonine1.241.2
Isoleucine1.242.1
Leucine2.277.7
Lysine2.278.0
Methionine0.6723.7
Phenylalanine1.137.4
Tyrosine0.9132.1
Valine1.345.3
Arginine1.759.3
Histidine0.7526.5
Alanine1.656.8
Aspartic Acid2.586.7
Glutamic Acid4.1145.7
Glycine1.448.1
Proline1.139.9
Serine1.138.1

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.91g
Saturated
0.95g
Monounsaturated
0.24g
Polyunsaturated
Omega Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.14 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Lamb” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Thiamin loses up to 62% when simmered. Broiled / Grilled retains 65%.
Folate loses up to 40% when simmered. Roasted retains 85%.
Vitamin B6 loses up to 38% when simmered. Roasted retains 75%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

45
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 45
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Lamb & Mutton” category.

39.7
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
370
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,803
L water / kg
Water Use
139
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions39.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use370 m² / kg
Water Use1,803 L / kg
Eutrophication97.1 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification139 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted contains 143 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 28.4g of protein (80% of calories), 2.4g of fat (15%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is Vitamin B12, providing 2.9 µg per 100g (119% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Selenium (64% DV). Our database tracks 81 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted high in protein?

With 28.4g per 100 grams, Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 80% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted has a moderate insulin response (II: 45) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.