Bison meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bison meat and turkey breast different?
- Bison meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while turkey breast is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Bison meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 102% more than turkey breast.
- Bison meat contains 3 times more iron than turkey breast. Bison meat contains 3.42mg of iron, while turkey breast contains 1.2mg.
- Turkey breast is lower in cholesterol.
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +581% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~70.05g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +591.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 0.42µg | 102% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.2mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 22.4µg | 24% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 1.57mg | 19% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 21.89g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.115mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 1.66g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 5.2mg | 9% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 7.02g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 65mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 1.91g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 2.66g | 4% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 275mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 186mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 157kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
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 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 ($)