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Beef Liver vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef Liver and Bison meat

  • Bison meat has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2822% more than Bison meat.
  • Bison meat has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
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 +91.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13248.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
~equal in Potassium ~361mg
~equal in Selenium ~35.5µg

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 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2367.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3062.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +271.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 FatsFats +117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +51.2%
~equal in Protein ~28.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 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 +18.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Bison meat Opinion
Calories 191kcal 143kcal Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 28.44g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 2.42g Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 82mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Bison meat
Calcium 6mg 8mg Bison meat
Potassium 352mg 361mg Bison meat
Iron 6.54mg 3.42mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.107mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 3.68mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 209mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 57mg Bison meat
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.36mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.008mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 35.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.27mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.71mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.4mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.86µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 8µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Bison meat
Choline 426mg 114.8mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.95g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.24g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.171mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.198mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 2.21mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.219mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.674mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.065mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.287mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.754mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Bison meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1003%
Beef Liver
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 314mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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?
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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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.