Bison meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Bison meat and Beefsteak
- Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
- Beefsteak contains 2 times less Iron than Bison meat. Bison meat contains 3.42mg of Iron, while Beefsteak contains 1.63mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +107.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
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:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1138.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +524.4% |
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Protein
~26.72g
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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
5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +562.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 28.44g | 26.72g |
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| Fats | 2.42g | 15.11g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 79mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 361mg | 340mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 3.68mg | 4.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 209mg | 213mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 57mg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 28.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 6.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.585mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 101.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.91g | 5.951g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 6.298g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.56g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.201mg |
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| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.099mg |
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| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.23mg |
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| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.687mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 1.042mg |
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| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.309mg |
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| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.842mg |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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 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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