Chicken thigh vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken thigh and Bison meat
- Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bison meat is 105% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Bison meat. Chicken thigh contains 2.43g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Bison meat contains 0.24g.
- Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +134.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +18.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +31.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +766.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats | +325.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +152.4% |
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Protein
~28.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +302.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +912.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 218kcal | 143kcal | |
Protein | 28.18g | 28.44g | |
Fats | 10.3g | 2.42g | |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | |
Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 102mg | 82mg | |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | |
Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | |
Potassium | 259mg | 361mg | |
Iron | 1.46mg | 3.42mg | |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.107mg | |
Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.68mg | |
Phosphorus | 199mg | 209mg | |
Sodium | 95mg | 57mg | |
Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.36mg | ||
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.008mg | |
Selenium | 20.5µg | 35.5µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.1mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.27mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 3.71mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.4mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.86µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | ||
Folate | 9µg | 8µg | |
Choline | 114.8mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 0.91g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 0.95g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.24g | |
Tryptophan | 0.329mg | ||
Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.171mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.198mg | |
Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.21mg | |
Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.219mg | |
Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.674mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.065mg | |
Valine | 1.397mg | 1.287mg | |
Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.754mg | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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
34%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.