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Bison meat vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bison meat and Corned beef

  • Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Corned beef is richer in Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bison meat is 51% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 2 times more Potassium than Corned beef. Bison meat contains 361mg of Potassium, while Corned beef contains 145mg.
  • Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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
6
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains more Potassium +149%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Selenium - 32.8
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains more Potassium +149%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Selenium - 32.8

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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
7
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
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%
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
3
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Fats +684.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.59
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
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Fats +684.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +870.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.2%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +870.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.2%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 28.44g 18.17g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 143kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 3.42mg 1.86mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 125mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 145mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 973mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.107mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.008mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 35.5µg 32.8µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.16mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.17mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 3.03mg Bison meat
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.23mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 6µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.63µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 1.171mg 0.726mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.827mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.445mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.536mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.473mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.718mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.901mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.58mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 98mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 6.34g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.67g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
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 - 5.43g)
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 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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.