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Corned beef vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corned beef and Bison meat

  • Corned beef is richer in Zinc, yet Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bison meat is 51% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 17 times more Sodium than Bison meat. Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, while Bison meat contains 57mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Selenium ~35.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +684.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.5%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
~equal in Other ~2.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
43% 45% 11%
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 +870.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Bison meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Bison meat Opinion
Calories 251kcal 143kcal Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 18.98g 2.42g Corned beef
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 82mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 26mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 145mg 361mg Bison meat
Iron 1.86mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Copper 0.154mg 0.107mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 3.68mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 209mg Bison meat
Sodium 973mg 57mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.3µg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 8µg Bison meat
Choline 69.2mg 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.95g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.24g Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.445mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.536mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.473mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 0.901mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.58mg 0.754mg Bison meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Bison meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Corned beef
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.