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NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Low in Calories
Buffalo meat is low in calories, particularly as a red meat
source. The average caloric content of a serving of buffalo
(100 gms) is about 143 calories. Compare this to chicken and
other red meats.
Low in Cholesterol
Buffalo meat is also lower than chicken and other red meats
in the amount of cholesteral it contains.
Low in Fat
Being very lean, buffalo meat contains less fat than most
other red meats, chicken and fish.
Good Fat
Buffalo meat contains three types of fats: monounsaturated
(46 %), saturated (43%), and polyunsaturated (11%). Monounsaturated
fats are often called the "healthy fats", because eating them
lowers bad cholesterol. All three types of fat should be part
of a healthy diet.
Omega - 3 and Omega - 6
Buffalo meat contains the "essential fatty acids", linoleic
(omega - 3) and linolenic (omega - 6) fatty acids. These substances
are necessary for us to eat but can not be made in our bodies
and are thus, commonly lacking. Their function is to assist
the formation of cell membranes, aiding in the production
of hormone-like compounds, and participating in immune and
visual processes. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to help
fend off Alzheimer's disease and reduce the likelihood of
heart attacks.
High Protein Source
Buffalo meat is a rich source of complete protein containing
all the essential amino acids in appropriate amounts. Each
serving contains about 22 grams of protein which is then used
in the body to build and repair tissues, produce enzymes and
some hormones, and maintain cell membranes and components
of the immune system.
Rich in Vitamins and Minerals
Rich in Vitamin B12, Seleniun, Zinc and Phosphorus, buffalo
meat is also an excellent source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Niacin,
all of which are recommended daily.
High in Iron
Buffalo meat is a great natural source of bio-available iron.
The high iron content in buffalo meat helps boost energy and
increase endurance by improving the blood's capability to
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from body cells.
Buffalo has what most nutrition conscious people want, lots
of iron and less fat. Buffalo meat was one of the five foods
recommended for women in the July 2001 issue of the Reader's
Digest article, "Five Foods Men and Women Need Most".
Tastes Great
Our premium buffalo meat, also known as bison, is tender and
tasty with a full, rich, dense flavor. It does not have the
gamey taste of other wild meats.
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Nutrient Composition
(per 100 grams of cooked lean meat) |
| Species |
Fat
(gm) |
Caleries
(kcal) |
Cholesterol
(mg) |
Iron
(mg) |
| BISON |
2.42 |
143 |
82 |
3.42 |
| Beef |
9.28 |
211 |
86 |
2.00 |
| Pork |
9.66 |
212 |
86 |
1.10 |
| Chicken |
7.41 |
190 |
89 |
1.21 |
| Salmon |
12.35 |
206 |
63 |
0.34 |
*Source: Canadian Nutrient File, 2001 b, USDA
Handbook
More Satisfying
People frequently feel more satisfied with smaller portions of buffalo
meat. This may be because it is a rich, dense meat, higher in protein,
vitamins and minerals. Because you feel satisfied eating smaller
amounts, you benefit by getting less fat, calories and cholesterol.
Non-allergenic
Bison are extremely hardy animals and get few illnesses. Because
our bison are raised naturally, without artificial growth hormones,
steroids, non therapeutic antibiotics or animal by-product feeds,
drug residues do not reside in buffalo meat. As a result, buffalo
meat is also non-allergenic, making it easier to digest by people
with a red meat intolerance.
Naturally Raised
At the Buffalo Horn Ranch, our bison are raised naturally on pasture,
rarely confined and handled in a low stress manner. No artificial
growth hormones, non therapeutic antibiotics, chemical feed additives
or animal by-product feeds are used. The bison's diet consists primarily
of good quality pasture, hay and a short finishing period where
the bison are feed a grain based ration, from a HACCP certified
feed mill, in addition to their hay.
Quality Buffalo Meat
At Buffalo Horn Ranch Natural Meats we work hard to produce the
best quality buffalo meat available. By controlling quality from
conception to consumer we can assure you of delicious, tender, low
fat meat from prime, young bison. The carcasses are dry aged for
about 14 days to ensure tenderness and then processed by a small
scale butcher into a large variety of cuts and products made to
our specifications. All of our meat has been government inspected.
We Cater to Clientele with Special Nutritional Needs
Buffalo Horn Ranch Natural Meat products are 100% buffalo meat.
Our ground buffalo and burger patties are pure, extra lean and contain
no fillers, gluten, dairy products or seasoning. Our sausage products
are 90% lean with few additives other than seasoning, some of which
are nitrate free. We cater to clientele with special nutritional
needs and have our products processed with the simplest of ingredients.
Individually packaged products contain ingredient lists. If you
have special nutritional needs, contact us. |
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