Bison is excellent for keto: zero net carbs and high-quality protein. It’s leaner than beef yet flavorful—ideal when you add keto fats (butter, ghee, olive-oil) to round out macros.
Is Bison Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
0gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 24g
- Fat
- 7g
- Calories
- 154
Bison is excellent for keto: zero net carbs and high-quality protein. It’s leaner than beef yet flavorful—ideal when you add keto fats (butter, ghee, olive-oil) to round out macros.
- Net carbs (100 g)0g
- Protein (100 g)24g
- Fat (100 g)7g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Zero net carbs—no impact on ketosis
- High-quality protein (~24g/100g) supports muscle and satiety
- Moderate fat (~7g/100g) pairs well with added keto fats
- Typically pasture-raised with a favorable micronutrient profile
- Clean ingredient list (unprocessed cuts) aligns with whole-food keto
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
GRILLED BISON BURGER
Form ground bison with salt, pepper, and garlic; grill medium to preserve juiciness. Serve in lettuce wraps with avocado.
PAN-SEARED BISON STEAK
Season simply; sear in butter or ghee 3–4 minutes per side. Rest and finish with compound-butter.
BISON ROAST
Roast low and slow at 275°F (135°C) to avoid drying; baste with beef tallow for extra richness.
GROUND BISON TACOS
Brown with chili spices; serve in lettuce cups with cheese and salsa-fresh.
BISON CHILI
Simmer ground bison with beef broth, peppers, and spices (skip beans) for a hearty, low-carb chili.
BISON MEATBALLS
Mix with egg, parmesan-cheese, and herbs; bake at 400°F (205°C) ~20 minutes and serve with zucchini-noodles.