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Luncheon meat vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Luncheon meat and Bison meat

  • Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B3, while Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Choline, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 14 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Bison meat contains 57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
8
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +252.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +71.2%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +252.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +71.2%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Equal in Selenium - 35.5

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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
7
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Luncheon 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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
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 B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
2
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Fats +427.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Equal in Water - 66.54
Equal in Other - 2.6
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +427.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Equal in Water - 66.54
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
1
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 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 +498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Bison meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 12.77g 2.42g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 143kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 8mg Bison meat
Iron 0.97mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 170mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 300mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 820mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 2.15mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.008mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 35.5µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.1mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 3.71mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 0µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 0µg 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 78mg 82mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 0.95g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.24g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

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Luncheon meat Bison meat
Low Fats diet ok
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
33%
Luncheon meat
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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

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.