Bison vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bison and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bison
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bison and almonds:
- Both almonds and bison are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, bison contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Bison has 3.1 times less saturated fat than almond.
- Bison has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and bison are high in calories. Almond has 305% more calories than bison - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and bison has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bison is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Bison has a macronutrient ratio of 84:0:16 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bison | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 84% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 14% |
| Fat | 16% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bison has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bison - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bison has less sugar than almond - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both almonds and bison are high in protein. Bison has 34% more protein than almond - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bison has 3.1 times less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bison has 0.91g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and bison are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond has less cholesterol than bison - bison has 82mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Almonds and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 70 times more Vitamin E than bison - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bison and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, bison contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both bison and almonds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Bison | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 3.71 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than bison - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and bison has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Both almonds and bison are high in iron. Almond has a little more iron (8%) than bison by weight - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both almonds and bison are high in potassium. Almond has 103% more potassium than bison - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bison has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Bison | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than bison per 100 grams.
| Bison | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.14 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.14 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does almonds or bison contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and bison are high in calories. Almond has 310% more calories than bison - almond has 579 calories in 100g and bison has 143 calories.
Is almonds or bison better for protein?
Both almonds and bison are high in protein. Bison has 30% more protein than almond - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Does almonds or bison contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than bison - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and bison has 8mg of calcium.
Does almonds or bison contain more iron?
Both almonds and bison are high in iron. Almond has a little more iron ( 10%) than bison by weight - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
Does almonds or bison contain more potassium?
Both almonds and bison are high in potassium. Almond has 100% more potassium than bison - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.