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Bison meat vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bison meat and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is richer than Bison meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 572% higher.
  • Bison meat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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 Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Copper +359.8%
Contains more Manganese +3087.5%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Copper +359.8%
Contains more Manganese +3087.5%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +479.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +479.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Other +145.3%
Contains more Fats +99.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Other +145.3%
Contains more Fats +99.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.2%
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.2%

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 Chicken liver
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 28.44g 16.92g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 4.83g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 143kcal 119kcal Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 3.42mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 361mg 230mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 71mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.67mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.008mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 35.5µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 8µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 1.171mg 0.725mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.813mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.512mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.332mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.432mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.824mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.998mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.507mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 345mg Bison meat
Trans Fat 0.065g Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 1.563g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.249g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 1.306g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Chicken liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.653g)
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 ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.