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Bison meat vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bison meat and beef broiled

  • Bison meat is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and choline, yet beef broiled is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Bison meat covers your daily selenium needs 25% more than beef broiled.
  • Bison meat contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than beef broiled. While bison meat contains 0.27mg of vitamin B2, beef broiled contains only 0.176mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bison meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +31.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.382mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.64µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.2µg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +282.4%
Contains more FatsFats +536.8%
~equal in Protein ~25.93g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +601.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.7%

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 Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Beef broiled DV% diff.
Selenium 35.5µg 21.5µg 25%
Zinc 3.68mg 6.31mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.91g 5.895g 23%
Fats 2.42g 15.41g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 6.668g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Iron 3.42mg 2.6mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 5.378mg 10%
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 2.64µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.176mg 7%
Choline 114.8mg 82.4mg 6%
Protein 28.44g 25.93g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.046mg 5%
Calories 143kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.12mg 2%
Copper 0.107mg 0.085mg 2%
Cholesterol 82mg 88mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.484g 2%
Phosphorus 209mg 198mg 2%
Sodium 57mg 72mg 1%
Potassium 361mg 318mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.382mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g 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 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.