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Bison meat vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bison meat and bockwurst

  • Bison meat has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, and choline; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Bison meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than bockwurst.
  • Bison meat has 3 times more selenium than bockwurst. While bison meat has 35.5µg of selenium, bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • Bison meat has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +197.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2037.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +232.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5300%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +969%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1282.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +870%

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 Bockwurst
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.86µg 83%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Selenium 35.5µg 11.3µg 44%
Saturated fat 0.91g 10.256g 42%
Fats 2.42g 25.87g 36%
Sodium 57mg 756mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 13.138g 30%
Protein 28.44g 14.03g 29%
Iron 3.42mg 1.15mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.07mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.328g 14%
Choline 114.8mg 46.4mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 5.616mg 12%
Calories 143kcal 301kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.193mg 8%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.171mg 7%
Phosphorus 209mg 169mg 6%
Cholesterol 82mg 93mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 361mg 270mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.233mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 41mg 3%
Folate 8µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.378mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Copper 0.107mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.38mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Bockwurst
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
53%
Bison meat
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.