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

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Differences between Bison meat and Luncheon meat

  • Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Choline, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B3.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 4 times less Copper than Bison meat. Bison meat contains 0.107mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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
8
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +252.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +71.2%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Equal in Selenium - 38.3
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +252.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +71.2%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Equal in Selenium - 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
7
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
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%
Luncheon 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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
2
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +427.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 65.87
Equal in Other - 2.82
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
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +427.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 65.87
Equal in Other - 2.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.1%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 28.44g 17.5g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 143kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 0.97mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 170mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 300mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 820mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.15mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.03mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 35.5µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.16mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.213mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.272mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 0µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.92µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Bison 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 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 3.944g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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

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.