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

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The main differences between bear meat and bison meat

  • Bear meat is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet bison meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bear meat is 91% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 4 times more saturated fat than bison meat. Bear meat contains 3.54g of saturated fat, while bison meat contains 0.91g.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more IronIron +213.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~114.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 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 ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +453.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +306.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +495.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Bison meat DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 3.42mg 91%
Zinc 10.27mg 3.68mg 60%
Selenium 11.2µg 35.5µg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.27mg 42%
Fats 13.39g 2.42g 17%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2.86µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.24g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 0.95g 12%
Saturated fat 3.54g 0.91g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.4mg 8%
Protein 32.42g 28.44g 8%
Calories 259kcal 143kcal 6%
Phosphorus 170mg 209mg 6%
Cholesterol 98mg 82mg 5%
Copper 0.148mg 0.107mg 5%
Potassium 263mg 361mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 3.71mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.36mg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Choline 122.3mg 114.8mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Sodium 71mg 57mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 8mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Bison meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
57%
Bear meat
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.63g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.