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Ground chicken vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground chicken and Bison meat

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Bison meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 98% more than Ground chicken.
  • Bison meat has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 3.11g of Saturated Fat, while Bison meat has 0.91g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +267.7%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +267.7%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.36
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% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +351.2%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Other +195.5%
Equal in Water - 66.54
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +351.2%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Other +195.5%
Equal in Water - 66.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +766.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +766.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Bison meat
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Bison meat Opinion
Protein 23.28g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 10.92g 2.42g Ground chicken
Calories 189kcal 143kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.93mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 209mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 361mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 1.92mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.062mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.016mg 0.008mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.36mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.1mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.27mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 3.71mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.4mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.3µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.816mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.014mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.596mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.102mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.706mg 0.754mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 107mg 82mg Bison meat
Trans Fat 0.087g Bison meat
Saturated Fat 3.11g 0.91g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 0.95g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.24g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Bison 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
43%
Ground chicken
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.2g)
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 ($)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. 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.