Goat vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between goat and bison meat?
- Goat is richer in vitamin B2, copper, and zinc, while bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Bison meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Bison meat has 3 times less copper than goat. Goat has 0.303mg of copper, while bison meat has 0.107mg.
We used Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +425% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.1 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.21 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.44g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~66.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 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 | +43.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.91g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.24g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 2.86µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 11.8µg | 35.5µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.27mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.303mg | 0.107mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 5.27mg | 3.68mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.73mg | 3.42mg | 4% |
| Protein | 27.1g | 28.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 3.71mg | 2% |
| Choline | 106.4mg | 114.8mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 361mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 2.42g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 143kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93g | 0.91g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.29mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.258mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.016mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.452mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.565mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet |
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| 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
35%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)