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Bison meat vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bison meat and pork bacon?

  • Bison meat is higher in vitamin B12 and iron, yet pork bacon is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 93% more.
  • Bison meat has 2 times more vitamin B12 than pork bacon. While bison meat has 2.86µg of vitamin B12, pork bacon has only 1.16µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bison meat is lower.

We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types 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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +129.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.2%
~equal in Zinc ~3.36mg

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 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg
~equal in Choline ~119.3mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +431.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1688%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +174.2%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1906.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1924.6%

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 Pork bacon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 57mg 2193mg 93%
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.16µg 71%
Fats 2.42g 43.27g 63%
Saturated fat 0.91g 14.187g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 19.065g 45%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 10.623mg 43%
Selenium 35.5µg 59µg 43%
Phosphorus 209mg 506mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 4.859g 31%
Iron 3.42mg 1.49mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.348mg 21%
Calories 143kcal 548kcal 20%
Protein 28.44g 35.73g 15%
Cholesterol 82mg 107mg 8%
Copper 0.107mg 0.182mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.309mg 7%
Potassium 361mg 539mg 5%
Zinc 3.68mg 3.36mg 3%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.251mg 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.022mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 114.8mg 119.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Bison meat
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.277g)
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.

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.