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

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The main differences between Bison meat and Deer meat

  • Bison meat is richer in Selenium, yet Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bison meat is 45% higher.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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
2
:
7
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Selenium +222.7%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Copper +137.4%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 3.99
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Selenium +222.7%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Copper +137.4%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 3.99

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
2
:
8
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Vitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%
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%
Deer 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% 13% 0% 0% 65% 130% 165% 52% 142% 7% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
2
:
2
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Other +372.7%
Equal in Protein - 29.9
Equal in Fats - 2.35
Equal in Water - 67.2
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
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Other +372.7%
Equal in Protein - 29.9
Equal in Fats - 2.35
Equal in Water - 67.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
3
:
0
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%

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 Deer meat
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Deer meat Opinion
Protein 28.44g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 2.42g 2.35g Bison meat
Calories 143kcal 149kcal Deer meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Magnesium 26mg 33mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 209mg 299mg Deer meat
Potassium 361mg 434mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Zinc 3.68mg 3.99mg Deer meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.008mg 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 35.5µg 11µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Folate 8µg 9µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.171mg 1.133mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.21mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.219mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.287mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 82mg 88mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 1.142g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.554g Bison meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.127g Bison meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Deer 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
85%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
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 ($)

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.