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Bison meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bison meat and Bratwurst different?

  • Bison meat is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bison meat is 39% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 3 times more Iron than Bratwurst. While Bison meat contains 3.42mg of Iron, Bratwurst contains only 1mg.
  • Bison meat has less Saturated Fat.

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bison meat
Bison meat
9
:
1
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +242%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +49%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +151.8%
Contains more Manganese +412.5%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +242%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +49%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +151.8%
Contains more Manganese +412.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bison meat
Bison meat
8
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.67
Bison meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 63% 70% 0% 93% 6% 358% 4%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
2
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +988.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.81
Bison meat
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +988.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +742.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.3%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +742.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bison meat Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 28.44g 12.2g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 143kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 8mg 7mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 1mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 130mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 283mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 848mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.47mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.08mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 35.5µg 14.1µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.213mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 3.11mg Bison meat
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.2mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 4µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 2.67µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 1.171mg 0.465mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.485mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 0.81mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 0.903mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.364mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.405mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.464mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.395mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 78mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 0.91g 6.08g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bison meat
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.