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Beefsteak vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beefsteak and pheasant?

  • Beefsteak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet pheasant is higher in vitamin B6 and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for zinc is 32% more.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more vitamin B12 than pheasant. While beefsteak has 1.38µg of vitamin B12, pheasant has only 0.72µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pheasant is lower.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Pheasant, cooked, total edible types 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +254%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 19% 5.4% 3% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.53mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 FatsFats +24.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +519%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~54.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Pheasant DV% diff.
Zinc 4.85mg 1.37mg 32%
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.72µg 28%
Selenium 28.8µg 20.7µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.75mg 13%
Protein 26.72g 32.4g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 11%
Saturated fat 5.951g 3.908g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 57µg 6%
Fats 15.11g 12.1g 5%
Phosphorus 213mg 242mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.185g 4%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.9µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 7.53mg 3%
Iron 1.63mg 1.43mg 3%
Cholesterol 79mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Choline 101.8mg 85.8mg 3%
Potassium 340mg 271mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.298g 5.627g 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Calories 250kcal 239kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.27mg 1%
Sodium 57mg 43mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.084mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
43%
Pheasant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
39%
Pheasant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.