Bison meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bison meat and short ribs
- Bison meat is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline, yet short ribs are higher in zinc.
- Short ribs cover your daily saturated fat needs 84% more than bison meat.
- Bison meat contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than short ribs. While bison meat contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, short ribs contain only 0.22mg.
- 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 Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
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 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +256.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1634.7% |
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Carbs
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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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1887.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +537.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 17.8g | 77% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 41.98g | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 18.88g | 45% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 20.8µg | 27% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 471kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.31mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 21.57g | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 4.88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 2.62µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 1.53g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 2.452mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 162mg | 7% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 82.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 224mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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)