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Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bison, ground, grass-fed, raw and chicken meat different?

  • Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than chicken meat.
  • Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw has 2 times more zinc than chicken meat. Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw has 4.59mg of zinc, while chicken meat has 1.94mg.
  • Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw contains less saturated fat.

Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.3% 29% 104% 47% 125% 83% 9.1% 0% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +120.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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% 3.8% 0% 35% 57% 100% 0% 88% 243% 3% 9% 47%
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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +546.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 72%
Protein: 20.23 g
Fats: 7.21 g
Carbs: 0.05 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0.92 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more OtherOther +-362.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.9%
Contains more FatsFats +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 46% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.917 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.753 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.336 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +783.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.94µg 0.3µg 68%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.305mg 55%
Zinc 4.59mg 1.94mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.322mg 8.487mg 20%
Iron 2.78mg 1.26mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.336g 2.97g 18%
Protein 20.23g 27.3g 14%
Cholesterol 55mg 88mg 11%
Fats 7.21g 13.6g 10%
Copper 0.14mg 0.066mg 8%
Selenium 20µg 23.9µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.063mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.753g 5.34g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.168mg 6%
Calories 146kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Choline 85.8mg 65.9mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.917g 3.79g 4%
Potassium 328mg 223mg 3%
Phosphorus 194mg 182mg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.27mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Sodium 70mg 82mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0.05g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.05g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 15mg 0%
Threonine 0.918mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.977mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.736mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.877mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.089mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.742mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175293/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.