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

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What are the main differences between Turkey sausage and Bison meat?

  • Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Turkey sausage.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
  • Bison meat has 11 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of Sodium, while Bison meat has 57mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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 +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +219.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.107mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +238.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.71mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +647.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
~equal in Water ~66.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 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 +442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1840.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey sausage Bison meat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Bison meat Opinion
Calories 235kcal 143kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 18.09g 2.42g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 82mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Bison meat
Calcium 32mg 8mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 361mg Bison meat
Iron 1.07mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.107mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 155mg 209mg Bison meat
Sodium 639mg 57mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 0µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.71mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 8µg Bison meat
Choline 33.9mg 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 3.839g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 0.95g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.24g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.229mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.453mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.447mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 0.819mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.481mg 0.754mg Bison meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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
24%
Turkey sausage
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.929g)
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 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 ($)

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.