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Bison meat vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bison meat and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Choline, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Bison meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 100% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Bison meat contains 4 times more Iron than Barbecue chicken. Bison meat contains 3.42mg of Iron, while Barbecue chicken contains 0.95mg.
  • Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg

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% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +195.5%
Contains more FatsFats +523.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +578.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 143kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 28.44g 22.51g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 82mg 127mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 361mg 255mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 0.95mg Bison meat
Sugar 0g 0.12g Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.077mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 1.78mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 57mg 335mg Bison meat
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.008mg 0.005mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg 22µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.227mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.191mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.47µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 8µg
Trans Fat 0.078g Bison meat
Choline 114.8mg 62.9mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 3.927g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 1.171mg 0.657mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.853mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.549mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.75mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.565mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.69mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.935mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.592mg Bison meat
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Barbecue chicken
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
53%
Bison meat
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.