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Nutritional Information

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Nutritional information

straight arrow bison ranchPerhaps just as important as what bison contains is what bison meat does not contain. These animals are never given hormones or growth stimulants. Few medications are ever needed. you are getting pure, natural, nutrient dense meat that tastes great!

Nutrient% by weightNutritional Comments
Protein21.7%Excellent source of protein
Moisture74.5%Typical of most meats. (Not a dry meat if not overcooked.)
Fat1.9%Lower in fat than most meats. Fat accounts for 12-13% of total calories.
Saturated Fat43% of total fatLess than half the fat is saturated
Monounsaturated Fat40% of total fatMay be associated with decreased incidence of heart disease
Polyunsaturated17% of total fatEssential fatty acids.
Omega 613.8% 
Omega 34.4% 
Cholesterol65 mg/serving 
Calories138 cal/serving 

Vitamin and Mineral Content

NutrientAmt./100 grams% RDV
Iron2.8 mg16%
Magnesium26 mg6%
Phosphorus190 mg19%
Zinc3.8 mg25%
Potassium330 mgNo RDV
Sodium48 mg<4 %
Selenium105 ugNo RDV
Niacin1.01 mg10%
Vitaman B6.24 mg12%
Vitamin B122.54 ug43%

For more complete nutritional information, see "Bison: A 'Healthy' Red Meat" at bisoncentral.com.

Bison Recipes -- Yummo!

Easy Meat Loaf

  • 1 pound ground bison
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal or whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk, or tomato juice, or water
  • 2 tablespoons Watkins meat loaf seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Watkins sea salt (optional)

Mix all together; shape into loaf. Place in a baking pan and add about 1 inch of water to pan. If desired, top meat loaf with Watkins Gourmet Original Barbeque Sauce or Watkins Steak Sauce. Beak at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.


Buffalo Roast

Thaw 2 1/2 - 3 pound roast in refrigerator for 24 hours before preparing. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Watkins Meat Magic. Brown all sides in oil (I use coconute oil). Place in slow cooker. Add sliced onions, potatoes, carrots, if desired. Cook on low for 8 - 9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.


Links and resources

»Nebraska Food and Meat Directory

»Nebraska Edge Business Program Winners

»Story by UNL Center for Rural Innovation