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.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 28.44g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 2.42g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 361mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 3.68mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 209mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 114.8mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.91g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 2.21mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 2.219mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.287mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.754mg | 0.577mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.285g)
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 - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.