Bulk bison meat is comparable to skinless, boneless chicken when it comes to protein, calories, fat, and cholesterol, but bison meat is higher in iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 than chicken. Here's a comparison of the nutritional value of a 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of cooked meat for each:
Bison: Calories: 143; Protein: 26 grams; Fat: 3 grams; Saturated fat: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 82 milligrams; Iron: 3 milligrams; Zinc: 5 milligrams; Vitamin B12: 2.7 micrograms.
Chicken (skinless, boneless): Calories: 142; Protein: 26 grams; Fat: 3 grams; Saturated fat: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 73 milligrams; Iron: 1 milligram; Zinc: 1 milligram; Vitamin B12: 0.3 micrograms.