Bison meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bison meat and bratwurst different?
- Bison meat is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for bison meat is 39% higher.
- Bison meat contains 3 times more iron than bratwurst. While bison meat contains 3.42mg of iron, bratwurst contains only 1mg.
- Bison meat has less saturated fat.
- Bison meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +412.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +988.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +742.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +558.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 14.1µg | 39% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 26.34g | 37% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 848mg | 34% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 12.2g | 32% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 6.08g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.38mg | 23% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 8g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 2.47mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 130mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 1.58g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 2.67µg | 8% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 3.11mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)