Chicken thigh vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken thigh and pheasant
- Chicken thigh has more zinc, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat; however, pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pheasant covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 28% more than chicken thigh.
- Pheasant has 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 2.43g of polyunsaturated fat, while pheasant has 1.185g.
- Chicken thigh contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
32.4 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
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Water
~54.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
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 | -28.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.75mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.72µg | 16% |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.37mg | 13% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 32.4g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.185g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 57µg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 242mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 3.908g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 5.627g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 12.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 7.53mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 7IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 271mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 20.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
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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
33%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.