Bison vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bison and Cooked Chicken
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
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bison and chicken:
- Both chicken and bison are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Bison has 71% less saturated fat than chicken.
- Bison is an excellent source of iron.
- Chicken has more pantothenic acid, however, bison contains more Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and bison are high in calories. Chicken has 32% more calories than bison - chicken 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 chicken for carbs. Bison has a macronutrient ratio of 84:0:16 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bison | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 84% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 16% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both chicken and bison are high in protein. Bison has 22% more protein than chicken - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bison has 71% less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bison has 0.91g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and bison are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chicken and bison contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bison has 82mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Chicken and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more pantothenic acid, however, bison contains more Vitamin B12. Both bison and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bison | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 3.71 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken and bison contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and bison has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Bison is an excellent source of iron and it has 268% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and bison are high in potassium. Chicken has 88% more potassium than bison - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than bison per 100 grams.
| Bison | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than bison per 100 grams.
| Bison | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.14 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.14 G | 1.838 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 chicken or bison contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and bison are high in calories. Chicken has 30% more calories than bison - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and bison has 143 calories.
Is chicken or bison better for protein?
Both chicken and bison are high in protein. Bison has 20% more protein than chicken - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Does chicken or bison contain more iron?
Bison is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
Does chicken or bison contain more potassium?
Both chicken and bison are high in potassium. Chicken has 90% more potassium than bison - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.