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Beefsteak vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beefsteak and Bison meat

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 7 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 6.298g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Bison meat contains 0.95g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Copper +46.6%
Contains more Selenium +23.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 209
Equal in Potassium - 361
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Copper +46.6%
Contains more Selenium +23.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 209
Equal in Potassium - 361
Equal in Sodium - 57

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 E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107.2%
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107.2%
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +524.4%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +1138.1%
Equal in Protein - 28.44
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +524.4%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +1138.1%
Equal in Protein - 28.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Bison meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Bison meat Opinion
Protein 26.72g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 15.11g 2.42g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 143kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 8mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 213mg 209mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Zinc 4.85mg 3.68mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.008mg Beefsteak
Selenium 28.8µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.36mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 3.71mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.4mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.198mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.23mg 2.219mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.674mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.309mg 1.287mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.754mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 82mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 0.95g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.24g Beefsteak

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Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.