Calories in 1/2 Cup of Bison
1/2 cup of bison (68 g) has 120 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 17 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 57% protein, 43% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of bison has 60 and 3/4 cup of bison has 180 calories. Burning 120 calories takes about 21 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Bison: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of bison?
1/2 cup of bison weighs about 68 g and has 120 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of bison?
1/2 cup of bison has 17 g of protein, which is 34% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of bison?
1/2 cup of bison has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much bison is 100 calories?
100 calories of bison is 56 g, about 3/4 patty of bison.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705920. Original description: Bison. Portion weights are USDA household measures.