Bison meat vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bison meat and Chuck steak?
- Bison meat is higher in Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B2, yet Chuck steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Zinc is 45% more.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.
We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+39.6%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Sodium
-19.7%
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Copper
+39%
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Selenium
+29.1%
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Calcium
+100%
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Zinc
+135.9%
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Manganese
+50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
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Iron
+39.6%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Sodium
-19.7%
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Copper
+39%
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Selenium
+29.1%
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Calcium
+100%
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Zinc
+135.9%
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Manganese
+50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
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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Vitamin E
+260%
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Vitamin B1
+51.5%
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Vitamin B2
+41.4%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+25.7%
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Vitamin K
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.03
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Vitamin E
+260%
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Vitamin B1
+51.5%
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Vitamin B2
+41.4%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+25.7%
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Vitamin K
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.03
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.9%
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Water
+20.5%
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+1525%
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Fats
+711.6%
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
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2.6 g
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24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
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0.16 g
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Protein
+13.9%
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+20.5%
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+1525%
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Fats
+711.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-89.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+895.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+237.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.24 g
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Saturated Fat
-89.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+895.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+237.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.44g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 2.42g | 19.64g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 277kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 209mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 361mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 3.68mg | 8.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 87mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.91g | 8.66g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.81g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.