Turkey breast vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey breast and bison meat different?
- Turkey breast is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Bison meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 102% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast contains 2 times more saturated fat than bison meat. Turkey breast contains 1.91g of saturated fat, while bison meat contains 0.91g.
Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +581% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Carbs
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Water
~66.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 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 | +180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +591.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 2.86µg | 102% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.42mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 35.5µg | 24% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 3.68mg | 19% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 28.44g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.24g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 3.71mg | 9% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 2.42g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 82mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 0.91g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 0.95g | 4% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 361mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
27%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)