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Bison meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bison meat and braunschweiger

  • Bison meat contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and choline than braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 718% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bison meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +227.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1837.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.4%

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% 1407% 7% 18% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +602.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.35mg

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% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1077.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%

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% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1240.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1230.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Braunschweiger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 20.09µg 718%
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg 469%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.525mg 97%
Iron 3.42mg 11.2mg 97%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 68%
Selenium 35.5µg 58µg 41%
Fats 2.42g 28.5g 40%
Sodium 57mg 977mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.91g 9.307g 38%
Cholesterol 82mg 180mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 12.731g 29%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 8.368mg 29%
Protein 28.44g 14.5g 28%
Choline 114.8mg 255.9mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 3.193g 20%
Copper 0.107mg 0.24mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg 12%
Folate 8µg 44µg 9%
Calories 143kcal 327kcal 9%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.81mg 8%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Phosphorus 209mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.33mg 5%
Potassium 361mg 199mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Calcium 8mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.35mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.032mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 0.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.311mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.553mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.616mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.32mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Braunschweiger
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
382%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.397g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.