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Bison meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bison meat and knackwurst

  • Bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline, yet knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Bison meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than knackwurst.
  • Bison meat contains 5 times more iron than knackwurst. While bison meat contains 3.42mg of iron, knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bison meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.4%
Contains more IronIron +418.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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% 0% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +142.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
~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
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1044.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.7g

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
39% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1248.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1116.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Knackwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.18µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.91g 10.21g 42%
Selenium 35.5µg 13.5µg 40%
Fats 2.42g 27.7g 39%
Sodium 57mg 930mg 38%
Protein 28.44g 11.1g 35%
Iron 3.42mg 0.66mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 12.81g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.342mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.92g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.17mg 18%
Zinc 3.68mg 1.66mg 18%
Phosphorus 209mg 98mg 16%
Choline 114.8mg 55mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.14mg 10%
Calories 143kcal 307kcal 8%
Cholesterol 82mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 2.734mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Potassium 361mg 199mg 5%
Copper 0.107mg 0.06mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.021mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.2g 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.57mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.2g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.314mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Knackwurst
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
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.