Bison meat vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Bison meat and Salmon?
- Bison meat is richer in Iron, and Zinc, while Salmon is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 42% higher.
- Salmon has 4 times less Zinc than Bison meat. Bison meat has 3.68mg of Zinc, while Salmon has 0.82mg.
We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
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:
25.44 g
Fats:
8.13 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.62 g
Other:
6.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.9% |
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Carbs
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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
1.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.697 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.256 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +183.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1256.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 182kcal |
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| Protein | 28.44g | 25.44g |
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| Fats | 2.42g | 8.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 71mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 361mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.321mg |
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| Zinc | 3.68mg | 0.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 209mg | 256mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 44IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.36mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.487mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 10.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.944mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 3.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 29µg |
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| Choline | 114.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.91g | 1.257g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 2.697g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 3.256g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.285mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.115mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.172mg |
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| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.067mg |
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| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.336mg |
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| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.753mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.993mg |
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| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.31mg |
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| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.411g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.429g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.368g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)