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Bison meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bison meat and Turkey bacon

  • Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon has more Calcium.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Bison meat. Bison meat contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon 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 Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +124.7%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Manganese +137.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Potassium - 349
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 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +124.7%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Manganese +137.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 222
Equal in Potassium - 349

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 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
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 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +599.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.2%
Equal in Water - 61.83
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +599.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.2%
Equal in Water - 61.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1857.9%
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1857.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 28.44g 15.94g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 143kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 8mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 3.42mg 1.4mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 361mg 349mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 1069mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.54mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.068mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 35.5µg 15.8µg Bison meat
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.11mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.237mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.244mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.19µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 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 86mg Bison meat
Trans Fat 0.184g Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 4.52g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

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Bison meat Turkey bacon
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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%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.