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Bison meat vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bison meat and Steak

  • Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Steak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Steak is 38% higher.
  • Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
Steak
Steak
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Zinc +72.3%
Equal in Sodium - 58
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Zinc +72.3%
Equal in Sodium - 58

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
4
:
6
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
3
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +381.5%
Contains more Fats +686%
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +381.5%
Contains more Fats +686%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.3%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Steak Opinion
Protein 28.44g 24.85g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 19.02g Steak
Calories 143kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 8mg 12mg Steak
Iron 3.42mg 2.4mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 163mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 279mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 58mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.107mg 0.085mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg 31.8µg Bison meat
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.074mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 8µg 6µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 2.2µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.171mg
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.157mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 2.142mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.674mg 0.672mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.997mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 1.242mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 82mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 0.91g 8.443g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.