Bison meat vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bison meat and ostrich
- Bison meat has more iron; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and copper.
- Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 141% more than bison meat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.5% |
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 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
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:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +504.7% |
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Protein
~28.49g
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Fats
~2.57g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~68.51g
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 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.97g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 6.25µg | 141% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 26% | |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 7.143mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.545mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.232mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 4.85mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.79mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 251mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 37.5µg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 57mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 145kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 28.49g | 0% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 2.57g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 362mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
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 ($)
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.