Major Meat Source
Health Comparison
| per 100g
|
Bison
|
Chicken
|
Pork
|
Beef
|
Turkey
|
Salmon
|
Tofu
|
| Calories
|
143
|
190
|
212
|
211
|
170
|
216
|
146
|
| Protein (g)
|
28.44
|
28.93
|
29.27
|
29.88
|
29.37
|
27.31
|
12.68
|
| Total Fat (g)
|
2.42
|
7.41
|
9.66
|
9.28
|
4.97
|
10.97
|
9.99
|
| Iron (mg)
|
3.42
|
1.21
|
1.1
|
2.99
|
1.78
|
0.55
|
2.75
|
| Saturated Fat (g)
|
0.91
|
2.4
|
3.41
|
3.54
|
1.64
|
1.91
|
1.445 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (g)
|
0.95
|
2.66
|
4.35
|
3.9
|
1.03
|
5.29
|
2.205
|
| Polyunsaturated Fat (g)
|
0.24
|
1.69
|
0.75
|
0.32
|
143
|
2.41
|
5.638
|
Niobrara Valley Bison is a lean meat that
has fewer calories and fat than all the other major
sources of protein. It has almost twelve times as many
grams of protein than fat. Bison has more protein per
calorie than any other meat or meat substitute.
Studies have shown that using Bison in
place of other meats can lower LDL cholesterol levels
by 40% over six months. Bison is versatile. It can be
used in many of your favorite cuisines, from fajitas
to lasagna to stir fry.
Bison has a favorable amount of Omega-3
acids. Extensive studies have shown that Omega-3 acids
reduce inflammation and can help to prevent heart disease
and arthritis. Omega-3 is important to cognitive and
behavioral functions.
Conjulated Linoleic Acid found in Bison
has been touted as a cancer fighting agent. Various
antioxidant and anti-tumor properties have been attributed
to CLA.
The American Heart Association has approved
Bison as a heart healthy food.
Bison is high in Iron, Vitamin B-12
and is Non-allergenic. |
