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

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A recap on differences between bison meat and summer sausage

  • Bison meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet summer sausage is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B1.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily sodium needs 62% more than bison meat.
  • Bison meat contains 5 times more selenium than summer sausage. While bison meat contains 35.5µg of selenium, summer sausage contains only 7.5µg.
  • 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 Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +373.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +912.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more WaterWater +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1466.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +78.5%

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% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1158.3%

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 57mg 1483mg 62%
Fats 2.42g 37.91g 55%
Selenium 35.5µg 7.5µg 51%
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.73µg 47%
Saturated fat 0.91g 10.47g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 13.68g 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Choline 114.8mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.13mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 3.02g 19%
Protein 28.44g 19.43g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 15%
Iron 3.42mg 2.26mg 15%
Calories 143kcal 426kcal 14%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.25mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.16mg 8%
Calcium 8mg 81mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 2.9mg 5%
Potassium 361mg 206mg 5%
Phosphorus 209mg 178mg 4%
Copper 0.107mg 0.07mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 82mg 89mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 12IU 2%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.032mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Summer 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
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.56g)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.