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Beef tenderloin vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef tenderloin and Bison meat?

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Bison meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% higher.
  • Bison meat has 11 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 10.27g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Bison meat has 0.95g.
  • Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 209
Equal in Potassium - 361
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 3.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 209
Equal in Potassium - 361
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 3.68

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Equal in Folate - 8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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 B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +916.5%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Water +37.6%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
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 Fats +916.5%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Water +37.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +981.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +981.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Bison meat Opinion
Protein 23.9g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 24.6g 2.42g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 143kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 8mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 203mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 331mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Zinc 4.03mg 3.68mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.107mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.008mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.889mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.989mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.612mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.163mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.818mg 0.754mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 82mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 9.72g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 0.95g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.24g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.81g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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.

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.