Deer meat vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between deer meat and bison meat
- Deer meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron, yet bison meat is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for bison meat is 45% higher.
- Deer meat contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than bison meat. Deer meat contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while bison meat contains 0.1mg.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.7% |
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 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +372.7% |
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Protein
~28.44g
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Fats
~2.42g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11µg | 35.5µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 2.86µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 3.71mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.27mg | 23% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.107mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.4mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 209mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 3.42mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 3.68mg | 3% |
| Protein | 29.9g | 28.44g | 3% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 361mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 0.91g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 143kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 2.42g | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
79%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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 ($)