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Bison meat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bison meat and foie gras different?

  • Bison meat is higher in vitamin B6 and zinc; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, copper, iron, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 272% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. While bison meat contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
  • Bison meat has less cholesterol.

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more IronIron +60.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.5%
Contains more WaterWater +79.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1711.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2595.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 9.4µg 273%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Fats 2.42g 43.84g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 25.61g 62%
Saturated fat 0.91g 14.45g 62%
Protein 28.44g 11.4g 34%
Copper 0.107mg 0.4mg 33%
Sodium 57mg 697mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.06mg 26%
Iron 3.42mg 5.5mg 26%
Zinc 3.68mg 0.92mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Cholesterol 82mg 150mg 23%
Choline 114.8mg 21%
Calories 143kcal 462kcal 16%
Selenium 35.5µg 44µg 15%
Folate 8µg 60µg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 2.51mg 8%
Potassium 361mg 138mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 70mg 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.12mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.84g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.299mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Phosphorus 209mg 200mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.54g)
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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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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.