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Bear meat vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bear meat and summer sausage

  • Bear meat is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and copper, yet summer sausage is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B1.
  • Bear meat covers your daily iron needs 106% more than summer sausage.
  • Bear meat contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than summer sausage. While bear meat contains 0.82mg of vitamin B2, summer sausage contains only 0.16mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bear meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +374.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1520%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more WaterWater +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +183.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +625%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Summer sausage DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 2.26mg 106%
Zinc 10.27mg 2.25mg 73%
Sodium 71mg 1483mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.16mg 51%
Fats 13.39g 37.91g 38%
Saturated fat 3.54g 10.47g 32%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 1.73µg 31%
Protein 32.42g 19.43g 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Choline 122.3mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 13.68g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.13mg 12%
Copper 0.148mg 0.07mg 9%
Calories 259kcal 426kcal 8%
Calcium 5mg 81mg 8%
Selenium 11.2µg 7.5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 3.02g 4%
Cholesterol 98mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 263mg 206mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 12IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Phosphorus 170mg 178mg 1%
Manganese 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.47mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Bear meat
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.