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Bison meat vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bison meat and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is richer than Bison meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 572% higher.
  • Bison meat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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.
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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more IronIron +162.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3087.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +479.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +7250%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.1%
Contains more OtherOther +145.3%
Contains more FatsFats +99.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +444.2%

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 Chicken liver
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 143kcal 119kcal Bison meat
Protein 28.44g 16.92g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 4.83g Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 82mg 345mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 361mg 230mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.107mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 3.68mg 2.67mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 57mg 71mg Bison meat
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.008mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 35.5µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Bison meat
Choline 114.8mg 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 0.91g 1.563g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.249g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 1.306g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 1.171mg 0.725mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.813mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.512mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.332mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.432mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.824mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.998mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.507mg Bison meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Chicken liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 263mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.653g)
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 ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.