Bison meat vs. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bison meat and beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
- Bison meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, choline, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is richer in zinc and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for bison meat is 36% higher.
- Bison meat contains 2 times more choline than beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw. Bison meat contains 114.8mg of choline, while beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw contains 61.2mg.
- Bison meat contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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 EVitamin E | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
18.59 g
Fats:
15 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.66 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +519.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~65.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.715 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.469 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +580.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.4% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 15.8µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 2.17µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 5.715g | 22% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 18.59g | 20% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 15g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.09mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 6.469g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 11% | |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 61.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.151mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 4.48mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 4.649mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 68mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 171mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 215kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.346mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 295mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.433g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 66mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.86g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 1.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 1.54mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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
53%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
44%
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 - 4.805g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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