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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 of 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.

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% 15% 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 Opinion
Calories 143kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 28.44g 14.03g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 82mg 93mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 8mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 361mg 270mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 1.15mg Bison meat
Sugar 0g 1.33g Bison meat
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.107mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.07mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 169mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 756mg Bison meat
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.008mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 35.5µg 11.3µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.233mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.378mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 8µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 114.8mg 46.4mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 10.256g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.171mg 0.613mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.677mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.107mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.166mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.333mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.556mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.767mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.513mg Bison meat
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

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
54%
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.