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Bison meat vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bison meat and Ostrich

  • Bison meat has more Iron, however, Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 141% more than Bison meat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +137.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 362
Equal in Selenium - 37.5
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 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +137.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 362
Equal in Selenium - 37.5

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 E +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +504.7%
Equal in Protein - 28.49
Equal in Fats - 2.57
Equal in Water - 68.51
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Other +504.7%
Equal in Protein - 28.49
Equal in Fats - 2.57
Equal in Water - 68.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.97
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.97

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 Ostrich
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 Ostrich Opinion
Protein 28.44g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 2.42g 2.57g Ostrich
Calories 143kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Calcium 8mg 6mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 2.79mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 361mg 362mg Ostrich
Sodium 57mg 80mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.107mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.008mg 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 35.5µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.23mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 8µg 15µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.171mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.21mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.219mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.674mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.287mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.754mg 0.716mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 85mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 1g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.97g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.44g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bison meat Ostrich
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
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.