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

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The main differences between Bison meat and Bear meat

  • Bison meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Bear meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 91% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 3 times more Selenium than Bear meat. Bison meat contains 35.5µg of Selenium, while Bear meat contains 11.2µg.
  • Bison meat contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
7
:
3
Bear meat
Bear meat
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%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
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%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +38.3%

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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
4
:
3
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bison meat Bear 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 Bison meat Bear meat Opinion
Protein 28.44g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 2.42g 13.39g Bear meat
Calories 143kcal 259kcal Bear meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 170mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 263mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 71mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.148mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg 11.2µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 3.35mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.29mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 6µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 2.47µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.8µg 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 82mg 98mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 3.54g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.66g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.4g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Bear 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
52%
Bison meat
56%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
92%
Bear 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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.