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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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 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%
~equal in Zinc ~3.68mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 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 OtherOther +372.7%
~equal in Protein ~28.44g
~equal in Fats ~2.42g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 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 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.
Deer meat Bison meat
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Bison meat Opinion
Calories 149kcal 143kcal Deer meat
Protein 29.9g 28.44g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 2.42g Bison meat
Cholesterol 88mg 82mg Bison meat
Magnesium 33mg 26mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 8mg Bison meat
Potassium 434mg 361mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 3.42mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.107mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 3.68mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 209mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.36mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.1mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.27mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 3.71mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.4mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.86µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Folate 9µg 8µg Deer meat
Choline 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 1.142g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 0.95g Bison meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.24g Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.198mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 2.21mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.219mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.674mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 1.065mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.287mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.754mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Bison meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
79%
Deer meat
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
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 ($)

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.