Bison meat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bison meat and beef shank
- Bison meat is higher in selenium, yet beef shank is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron.
- Beef shank covers your daily zinc needs 62% more than bison meat.
- 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, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 10.49mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 3.79µg | 39% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 5.89mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 30µg | 10% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 33.68g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 263mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.172mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 6.36g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 2.29g | 6% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.86mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 2.86g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 201kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 447mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 57mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
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:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.8% |
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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
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.1% |
