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Knackwurst vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between knackwurst and bison meat

  • Knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1, yet bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Bison meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 16 times more sodium than bison meat. While knackwurst contains 930mg of sodium, bison meat contains only 57mg.

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

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.5%
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%

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% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1044.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
~equal in Other ~2.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1248.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1116.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Bison meat
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
34%
Knackwurst
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
61%
Bison meat

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.