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

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Summary of differences between Bison meat and Beef sirloin

  • Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Bison meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 58% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Bison meat has 2 times more Iron than Beef sirloin. While Bison meat has 3.42mg of Iron, Beef sirloin has only 1.92mg.
  • Bison meat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Selenium ~38.9µg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg
~equal in Choline ~117.3mg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more OtherOther +340.7%
Contains more FatsFats +107.9%
~equal in Protein ~30.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.58g

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
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.2%

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 Beef sirloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 143kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Protein 28.44g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 2.42g 5.03g Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 82mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 8mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 361mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 3.42mg 1.92mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.085mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 209mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 57mg 66mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 35.5µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.163mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.47µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Folate 8µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Choline 114.8mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 0.91g 1.915g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.006g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.185g Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.171mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.21mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.219mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.674mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.287mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.754mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.005g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.