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Pork chop vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork chop and Bison meat?

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, yet Bison meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Choline.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
4
:
6
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Iron +293.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
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 +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Iron +293.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
7
:
4
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
1
:
3
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Fats +493%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Other +441.7%
Equal in Water - 66.54
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +493%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Other +441.7%
Equal in Water - 66.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 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 +414.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork chop Bison meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork chop Bison meat Opinion
Protein 23.72g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 14.35g 2.42g Pork chop
Calories 231kcal 143kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 8mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 241mg 209mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 74mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.15mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.105mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.01mg 0.008mg Pork chop
Selenium 36.4µg 35.5µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.1mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.27mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.71mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.4mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.952mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.109mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.65mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.2mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.965mg 0.754mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 82mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Bison meat
Saturated Fat 4.339g 0.91g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 0.95g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.24g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
53%
Pork chop
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.