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Steak vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Steak and Bison meat

  • Steak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Steak is 38% higher.
  • Steak contains 10 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Bison meat. Steak contains 9.171g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Bison meat contains 0.95g.
  • Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
Steak
2
:
8
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Zinc +72.3%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
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 +50%
Contains more Zinc +72.3%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Equal in Sodium - 57

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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
4
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
3
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Fats +686%
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +381.5%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +686%
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +381.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
1
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 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 +865.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Bison meat Opinion
Protein 24.85g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 19.02g 2.42g Steak
Calories 271kcal 143kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 8mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 163mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 279mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 58mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 6.34mg 3.68mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 31.8µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.27mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.71mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.4mg Steak
Folate 6µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.171mg
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.142mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.38mg 2.219mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.242mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.931mg 0.754mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 82mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.91g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.95g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.24g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.