Egg vs. Bison
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cooked Bison
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cooked
bison
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and bison:
- Both egg and bison are high in calories and protein.
- Bison has 71% less saturated fat than egg.
- Bison has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Bison is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than bison.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg and bison are high in calories. is very similar to egg for calories - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and bison has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to bison for carbs. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for bison, 84:0:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 84% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | ~ |
| Fat | 62% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both egg and bison are low in carbohydrates - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and bison contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both egg and bison are high in protein. Bison has 126% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bison has 71% less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bison has 0.91g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and bison are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and bison has 78% less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bison has 82mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bison - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bison - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bison has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both egg and bison contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Egg | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.71 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | 2.86 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than bison - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and bison has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Bison is an excellent source of iron and it has 95% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
potassium
Bison is an excellent source of potassium and it has 162% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than bison per 100 grams. Both egg and bison contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.04 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.04 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than bison per 100 grams.
| Egg | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.188 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.14 G |
| Total | 1.743 G | 0.21 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 egg or bison contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and bison are high in calories. is quite similar to egg for calories - egg has 143 calories in 100g and bison has 143 calories.
Is egg or bison better for protein?
Both egg and bison are high in protein. Bison has 130% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Does egg or bison contain more iron?
Bison is an abundant source of iron and it has 100% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
Does egg or bison contain more potassium?
Bison is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.