Bison meat vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bison meat and mutton different?
- Bison meat is richer in copper, while mutton is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus.
- Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 66% more than bison meat.
- Bison meat contains 2 times more copper than mutton. Bison meat contains 0.107mg of copper, while mutton contains 0.062mg.
- Bison meat is lower in cholesterol.
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) types were 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.5% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.2% |
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:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +358.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +369.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.2% |
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 | 4.44µg | 66% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 5.93mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 5.142g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 6.52mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.76mg | 17% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 11.09g | 13% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 33.43g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 272mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 4.459g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 234kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.062mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.814g | 4% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 100.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.377mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 409mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.232g)
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 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.