Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bison, ground, grass-fed, raw and bison meat?
- Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is richer in vitamin B3, zinc, and monounsaturated fat, while bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and choline.
- Bison meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% higher.
- Bison meat has 3 times less saturated fat than bison, ground, grass-fed, raw. Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw has 2.917g of saturated fat, while bison meat has 0.91g.
We used Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.23 g
Fats:
7.21 g
Carbs:
0.05 g
Water:
71.59 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +197.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.6% |
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Water
~66.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.917 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.753 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.336 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 | +189.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.8% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Tryptophan | 153mg | 55% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.94µg | 2.86µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 35.5µg | 28% |
| Protein | 20.23g | 28.44g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.322mg | 3.71mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.917g | 0.91g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 82mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.59mg | 3.68mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.78mg | 3.42mg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.21g | 2.42g | 7% |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 114.8mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.753g | 0.95g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 361mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.336g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 143kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.918mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.977mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.736mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.877mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.089mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.742mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.007g)
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 ($)
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.