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Chicken breast vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken breast and pheasant?

  • Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium, yet pheasant is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than pheasant. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, while pheasant has 7.53mg.
  • Chicken breast contains less saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Pheasant, cooked, total edible 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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
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 +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~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% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +156.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Protein ~32.4g
~equal in Water ~54.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 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 -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast Pheasant
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chicken breast Pheasant Opinion
Calories 187kcal 239kcal Pheasant
Protein 33.44g 32.4g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 12.1g Pheasant
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pheasant
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 89mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 5IU 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 31mg 22mg Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Potassium 276mg 271mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 1.43mg Pheasant
Copper 0.054mg 0.084mg Pheasant
Zinc 1.08mg 1.37mg Pheasant
Phosphorus 246mg 242mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 43mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 23IU 190IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 7µg 57µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.27mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 20.7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.07mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.18mg Pheasant
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 7.53mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.75mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.72µg Pheasant
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 4µg 5µg Pheasant
Choline 95.9mg 85.8mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 3.908g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 5.627g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 1.185g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Pheasant
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
50%
Chicken breast
43%
Pheasant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
39%
Pheasant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast 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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.