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

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What are the differences between Bison meat and Bologna sausage?

  • Bison meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Bison meat has 4 times more Iron than Bologna sausage. While Bison meat has 3.42mg of Iron, Bologna sausage has only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.

We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Bologna, pork types in this article.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more IronIron +344.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%

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 0% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +111%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.9%
Contains more FatsFats +721.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +924.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +777.9%

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 Bologna sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 143kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 28.44g 15.3g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 82mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 361mg 281mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 0.77mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.08mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.03mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 139mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 907mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.26mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.008mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 35.5µg 12.7µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.157mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.93µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 5µg Bison meat
Choline 114.8mg 54.4mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 6.839g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 1.171mg 0.641mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.663mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.168mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.204mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.412mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.585mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.737mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.482mg Bison meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Bologna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.929g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.