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Lamb vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Bison meat different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb is 40% higher.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Bison meat. While Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, Bison meat contains only 3.71mg.
  • Bison meat has less Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
6
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
4
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
3
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Fats +765.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Other +217.1%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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
Contains more Fats +765.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Other +217.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +529.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +529.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Bison meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Bison meat Opinion
Protein 24.52g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 20.94g 2.42g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 143kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 188mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 310mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 72mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 4.46mg 3.68mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.107mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.71mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 18µg 8µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.3µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.908mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.166mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.629mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.323mg 1.287mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.754mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 82mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.95g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.24g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.