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

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What are the main differences between bison meat and Italian sausage?

  • Bison meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and choline, while Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin D.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Italian sausage has 2 times less iron than bison meat. Bison meat has 3.42mg of iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in cholesterol.
  • Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than bison meat (0).

We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +139.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%

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.
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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +161.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1028.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1700.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1365.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Italian sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.3µg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.623mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.91g 10.195g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 17.108g 40%
Fats 2.42g 27.31g 38%
Sodium 57mg 743mg 30%
Iron 3.42mg 1.43mg 25%
Selenium 35.5µg 22µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 3.518g 22%
Protein 28.44g 19.12g 19%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.39mg 12%
Calories 143kcal 344kcal 10%
Cholesterol 82mg 57mg 8%
Choline 114.8mg 78.2mg 7%
Phosphorus 209mg 170mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.33mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.233mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 4.165mg 3%
Copper 0.107mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.4µg 2%
Potassium 361mg 304mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.27g 1%
Calcium 8mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.577mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Italian sausage
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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.