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Bear meat vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bear meat and Bison meat

  • Bear meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Bison meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 91% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Bison meat. Bear meat contains 3.54g of Saturated Fat, while Bison meat contains 0.91g.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bear meat
Bear meat
3
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7
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Selenium +217%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Selenium +217%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bear meat
Bear meat
3
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4
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Bison meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 63% 70% 0% 93% 6% 358% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
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2
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +453.3%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +306.3%
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Bison meat
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +453.3%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +306.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
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1
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Bison meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Bison meat Opinion
Protein 32.42g 28.44g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 2.42g Bear meat
Calories 259kcal 143kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 8mg Bison meat
Iron 10.73mg 3.42mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 170mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 263mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 71mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 10.27mg 3.68mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.107mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 11.2µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.36mg Bear meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.27mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 6µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg Bear meat
Threonine 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 98mg 82mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 0.91g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 0.95g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.24g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Bison meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Bear meat
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.