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Bison meat vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bison meat and liverwurst different?

  • Bison meat is richer in vitamin B6, while liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 442% more than bison meat.
  • Bison meat contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than liverwurst. Bison meat contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while liverwurst contains 0.19mg.
  • Bison meat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than bison meat (0).

Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Liverwurst spread types were used in this article.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +158.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1837.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~230mg

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +370.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +951.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.75g

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1193.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +911.3%

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 Liverwurst
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 13.46µg 442%
Iron 3.42mg 8.85mg 68%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.03mg 58%
Saturated fat 0.91g 9.925g 41%
Selenium 35.5µg 58µg 41%
Fats 2.42g 25.45g 35%
Protein 28.44g 12.38g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 12.286g 28%
Sodium 57mg 700mg 28%
Choline 114.8mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.19mg 16%
Copper 0.107mg 0.24mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.427g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.272mg 14%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.3mg 13%
Cholesterol 82mg 118mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calories 143kcal 305kcal 8%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.155mg 6%
Potassium 361mg 170mg 6%
Folate 8µg 30µg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 4.3mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Phosphorus 209mg 230mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Calcium 8mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.015g)
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 - $3)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.