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Beef sirloin vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef sirloin and pheasant different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, and choline; however, pheasant is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for beef sirloin is 39% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 4 times more Zinc than pheasant. While beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of Zinc, pheasant contains only 1.37mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less saturated Fat.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pheasant, cooked, total edible are the varieties 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% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 24% 54% 28% 37% 104% 5.6% 0% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 7.7% 11% 5.4% 6% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120.3%
~equal in Protein ~32.4g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
36% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Pheasant
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Beef sirloin Pheasant Opinion
Calories 177kcal 239kcal Pheasant
Protein 30.8g 32.4g Pheasant
Fats 5.03g 12.1g Pheasant
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 81mg 89mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 16mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 271mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.43mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.084mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.37mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 242mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 43mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 0IU 190IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 0µg 57µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.27mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 20.7µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.07mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.18mg Pheasant
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 7.53mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.75mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.72µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 85.8mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 3.908g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 5.627g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.185g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Pheasant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Beef sirloin
43%
Pheasant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
39%
Pheasant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.993g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Pheasant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169903/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.