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Bison meat vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bison meat and brotwurst

  • Bison meat has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus; however, brotwurst has more vitamin B1.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 46% more.
  • Bison meat has 3 times more iron than brotwurst. Bison meat has 3.42mg of iron, while brotwurst has 1.03mg.
  • Brotwurst is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more IronIron +232%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1048.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1304.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1079.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Brotwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 57mg 1112mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.91g 9.93g 41%
Fats 2.42g 27.8g 39%
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 2.05µg 34%
Selenium 35.5µg 17µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 13.34g 31%
Iron 3.42mg 1.03mg 30%
Protein 28.44g 14.3g 28%
Choline 114.8mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.13mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.83g 17%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.1mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.25mg 13%
Phosphorus 209mg 134mg 11%
Calories 143kcal 323kcal 9%
Cholesterol 82mg 63mg 6%
Calcium 8mg 48mg 4%
Copper 0.107mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 3.3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 361mg 281mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.98g 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.44mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.