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Bison meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bison meat and Italian sausage?

  • Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, while Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Italian sausage has 2 times less Iron than Bison meat. Bison meat has 3.42mg of Iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Iron +139.2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Italian sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +139.2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%

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
5
:
6
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%
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%
Italian sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
3
:
2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Contains more Fats +1028.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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
Italian sausage
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Contains more Fats +1028.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1365.8%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Italian sausage
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1365.8%

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 Italian sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 28.44g 19.12g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 143kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Bison meat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 8mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 3.42mg 1.43mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 170mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 304mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 743mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.39mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.08mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg 22µg Bison meat
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.25mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.233mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.33mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.3µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 1.171mg 0.792mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.731mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.343mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.522mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.486mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.67mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.804mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.577mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 0.91g 10.195g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Italian sausage
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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.285g)
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 - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.