Beef sirloin vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef sirloin and bison meat
- Beef sirloin has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and selenium; however, bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Bison meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 58% more than beef sirloin.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more vitamin B3 than bison meat. While beef sirloin has 9.001mg of vitamin B3, bison meat has only 3.71mg.
- Bison meat has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +340.7% |
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Protein
~28.44g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
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 | +111.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.86µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 3.71mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.4mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 3.42mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 3.68mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 35.5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 209mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 0.91g | 5% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 28.44g | 5% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 2.42g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 0.95g | 3% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 361mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 82mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 114.8mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.005g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin 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?
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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 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.