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Turkey ham vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey ham and Bison meat?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Bison meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% more.
  • Turkey ham has 16 times more Sodium than Bison meat. While Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, Bison meat has only 57mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +242%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.2%
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +242%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.2%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.71
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
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 B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Equal in Water - 66.54
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Equal in Water - 66.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Bison meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 4g 2.42g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 143kcal Bison meat
Sugar 1.2g 0g Bison meat
Calcium 7mg 8mg Bison meat
Iron 1mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 289mg 209mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 909mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 2.1mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 38.2µg 35.5µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.1mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.27mg
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.71mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 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 64mg 82mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 0.95g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.24g Turkey ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham 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
26%
Turkey ham
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.