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Bison meat vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bison meat and Kielbasa

  • Bison meat has more Iron, while Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 3 times less Iron than Bison meat. Bison meat contains 3.42mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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.
Contains more Iron +175.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +175.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
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% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.1%
Contains more Fats +627.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Water - 62
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +117.1%
Contains more Fats +627.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +770.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +870.8%
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +770.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +870.8%

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 Kielbasa
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 Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 28.44g 13.1g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 143kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 8mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 1.24mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 1200mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Threonine 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 0.91g 6.23g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.33g Kielbasa

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Bison meat Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.32g)
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 - $1.5)
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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.