Buffalo

Q: How many calories in 100g of buffalo?

About 97 calories, with roughly 21.4g of protein. 100g weighs about 100g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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= 3.5 oz

Calories

Protein

21.4g

Carbs

Fat

1.3g

Protein 88% Carbs 0% Fat 12%

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Buffalo is basically 88% protein by calorie. Not many foods in the aisle read that clean.

Cottage cheese, skyr, and canned tuna hit the same range. Most things marketed as "high protein" land in the 30–45% band.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 97 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Saturated fat0.418 g2%

Sodium43 mg2%

Potassium355 mg8%

Calcium3 mg0%

Iron2.61 mg14%

Magnesium22 mg5%

Zinc3 mg27%

Vitamin B60.78 mg46%

Vitamin B121.15 mcg48%

Niacin6.92 mg43%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Fish

Almost identical calories · -10g protein.

Cal97 Protein11.7 g Fat5.3 g

Chiton

14 fewer calories per 100g · -4g protein.

Cal83 Protein17.1 g Fat1.6 g

Fish

15 fewer calories per 100g · -6g protein.

Cal82 Protein15.5 g Fat1.8 g

Common questions

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How many calories in 100g of buffalo?

About 97 calories, with roughly 21.4g of protein. 100g weighs about 100g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is buffalo actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: high protein, low fat, near zero sugar. Hard to argue with.

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