Beef vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef and pheasant
- Beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, pheasant is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 145% more than pheasant.
- Pheasant has 6 times less Vitamin B12 than beef. Beef has 4.21µg of Vitamin B12, while pheasant has 0.72µg.
- Beef contains less saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Pheasant, cooked, total edible.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +484.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +206.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +550% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +105.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 169kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 27.55g | 32.4g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 12.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 190IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 57µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 7.53mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0.72µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg | 85.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 3.908g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 5.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.185g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
76%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.313g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef 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.