Bison meat vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bison meat and Turkey ham?
- Bison meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% more.
- Bison meat has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Bison meat has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham has only 0.06mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey ham is lower.
We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.1% |
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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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.2% |
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 28.44g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 2.42g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 64mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 361mg | 253mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 3.68mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 209mg | 289mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 909mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.36mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.27mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Choline | 114.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.91g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.873g |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.198mg |
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| Leucine | 2.21mg |
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| Lysine | 2.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.674mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg |
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| Valine | 1.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.754mg |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)