Bison meat vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bison meat and pork hock
- Bison meat is higher than pork hock in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Bison meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 98% more than pork hock.
- Bison meat contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than pork hock. While bison meat contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, pork hock contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in bison meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +668.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
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 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +460.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +335.5% |
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Water
~68.02g
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
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +399.2% |
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 | 0.51µg | 98% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 1050mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.14mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.064mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 60mg | 21% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Protein | 28.44g | 19.11g | 19% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 26.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 1.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.068mg | 16% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 10.54g | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 2.38mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 3.231g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 5.134g | 10% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 1.198g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 171kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.321g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)