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

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

  • Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Turkey sausage.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
  • Bison meat has 11 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Bison meat has 57mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +219.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +219.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +262%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.71
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 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% 8% 0% 0% 25% 63% 70% 0% 93% 6% 358% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +262%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +647.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Other +43.6%
Equal in Water - 66.54
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
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 +647.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Other +43.6%
Equal in Water - 66.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1840.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1840.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Bison meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 18.09g 2.42g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Calories 235kcal 143kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 8mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 155mg 209mg Bison meat
Potassium 229mg 361mg Bison meat
Sodium 639mg 57mg Bison meat
Zinc 2.98mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.107mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 0µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Folate 4µg 8µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.229mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.453mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.447mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 0.819mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.481mg 0.754mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 160mg 82mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 3.839g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 0.95g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.24g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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
24%
Turkey sausage
52%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.929g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.