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Bratwurst vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Bison meat different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Bison meat is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bison meat is 39% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 15 times more Sodium than Bison meat. While Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, Bison meat contains only 57mg.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
1
:
9
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Manganese +412.5%
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%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Manganese +412.5%
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%

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
8
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.86
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Fats +988.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Equal in Other - 2.6
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
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
Contains more Fats +988.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Bison meat
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%
Bratwurst
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
61%
Bison meat

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