Bison vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bison and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bison
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bison and turkey:
- Both turkey and bison are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Bison has 58% less saturated fat than turkey.
- Bison has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, turkey contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Bison is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both turkey and bison are high in calories. Turkey has 32% more calories than bison - turkey has 189 calories per 100 grams and bison has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bison is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to turkey for carbs. Bison has a macronutrient ratio of 84:0:16 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bison | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 84% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 16% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both turkey and bison are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both turkey and bison are high in protein. Turkey is very similar to bison for protein - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bison has 58% less saturated fat than turkey - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bison has 0.91g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and bison are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Turkey and bison contain similar amounts of cholesterol - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bison has 82mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than bison - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than bison - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Turkey and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bison and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bison has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, turkey contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both bison and turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bison | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 3.71 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Turkey and bison contain similar amounts of calcium - turkey has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and bison has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Bison is an excellent source of iron and it has 214% more iron than turkey - turkey has 1.1mg of iron per 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both turkey and bison are high in potassium. Bison has 51% more potassium than turkey - turkey has 239mg of potassium per 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bison per 100 grams.
| Bison | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than bison per 100 grams.
| Bison | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.14 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.14 G | 1.883 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 turkey or bison contain more calories in 100 grams?Both turkey and bison are high in calories. Turkey has 30% more calories than bison - turkey has 189 calories in 100g and bison has 143 calories.
Is turkey or bison better for protein?
Both turkey and bison are high in protein. Turkey is very similar to bison for protein - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Does turkey or bison contain more iron?
Bison is an abundant source of iron and it has 210% more iron than turkey - turkey has 1.1mg of iron in 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
Does turkey or bison contain more potassium?
Both turkey and bison are high in potassium. Bison has 50% more potassium than turkey - turkey has 239mg of potassium in 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.