Bison vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bison and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bison
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bison and tomato:
- Both tomato and bison are high in potassium.
- Bison has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Bison is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bison is high in calories and tomato has 87% less calories than bison - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and bison has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bison is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Bison has a macronutrient ratio of 84:0:16 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bison | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 84% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 75% |
| Fat | 16% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and bison are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than bison - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bison has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bison is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and bison are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bison has 0.91g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tomato has less cholesterol than bison - bison has 82mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bison - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than bison - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bison has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both bison and tomato contain significant amounts of folate.
| Bison | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.71 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and bison contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and bison has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Bison is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and bison are high in potassium. Bison has 52% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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 tomato per 100 grams.
| Bison | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bison and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bison | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.14 G | 0.08 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.21 G | 0.08 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 tomato or bison contain more calories in 100 grams?Bison is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than bison - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and bison has 143 calories.
Is tomato or bison better for protein?
Bison is a fantastic source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and bison has 28.4g of protein.
Does tomato or bison have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and bison are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and bison has no carbs..
Does tomato or bison contain more iron?
Bison is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and bison has 3.4mg of iron.
Does tomato or bison contain more potassium?
Both tomato and bison are high in potassium. Bison has 50% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and bison has 361mg of potassium.