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Knackwurst vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Knackwurst and Bison meat

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Bison meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Bison meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 16 times more Sodium than Bison meat. While Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, Bison meat contains only 57mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
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8
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Contains more Iron +418.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.7%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +163%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Contains more Iron +418.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.7%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +163%

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
5
:
5
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +142.4%
Knackwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +142.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Fats +1044.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +156.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Equal in Other - 2.6
Knackwurst
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 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 +1044.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +156.2%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Bison meat
Bison meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 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 +1248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Bison meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 27.7g 2.42g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 143kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 8mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 98mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 199mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 930mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 1.66mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.021mg 0.008mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.36mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 2µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 0.874mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.01mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.276mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 0.639mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.314mg 0.754mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 60mg 82mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 0.95g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.24g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst 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
35%
Knackwurst
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.