Turkey ham vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey ham and bison meat?
- Turkey ham is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B1, yet bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Bison meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 86% more.
- Turkey ham has 16 times more sodium than bison meat. While turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, bison meat has only 57mg.
We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
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Water
~66.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 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 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 2.86µg | 86% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 57mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 3.42mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 28.44g | 24% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.68mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 209mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 82mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 35.5µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 0.24g | 4% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 361mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 3.71mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 4g | 2.42g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 0.91g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.29g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)