Bison meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bison meat and chicken thigh
- Bison meat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and zinc, yet chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bison meat is 105% higher.
- Bison meat contains 2 times more iron than chicken thigh. Bison meat contains 3.42mg of iron, while chicken thigh contains 1.46mg.
- Bison meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~28.18g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +302.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +912.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 0.33µg | 105% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 20.5µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.46mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 7.12mg | 21% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 2.43g | 15% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 10.3g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 2.78g | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 2.79mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 3.82g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 218kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 57mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 28.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.255mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)