Side-by-Side Comparison
Fresh Meats & Poultry
Beef Ribeye Steak (USDA Choice) vs. Ground Bison / Buffalo (90/10)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Beef Ribeye Steak (USDA Choice)
Ground Bison / Buffalo (90/10)
Beef ribeye (Longissimus dorsi / Spinalis) is a prized beef cut with rich intramuscular marbling. Per 100g raw (separable lean & fat, trimmed to 0"), it provides 250 kcal, 19.3g protein, 19.1g total fat (7.8g saturated), and 2.1mg bioavailable heme iron.
Ground American bison (Bison bison) is naturally lean game red meat. Per 100g raw, it delivers 146 kcal, 20.2g protein, 7.21g total fat (2.9g saturated), 55mg cholesterol, and 2.76mg heme iron.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
250 kcal | 146 kcal |
|
Protein
|
19.3 g | 20.2 g |
|
Total Fat
|
19.1 g | 7.21 g |
|
Saturated Fat
|
7.80 g | 2.90 g |
|
Cholesterol
|
78.0 mg | 55.0 mg |
|
Heme Iron
|
2.10 mg | 2.76 mg |
|
Sodium
|
54.0 mg | 68.0 mg |
|
Potassium
|
302 mg | 342 mg |
|
USDA Safe Internal Temp
|
63°C (145°F) with 3-min rest (Medium-rare, ~54°C/130°F, is common restaurant practice but is below the official USDA minimum) | 71°C (160°F) (Ground game meat) |
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