Duck meat vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between duck meat and pheasant
- Duck meat has more copper, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
- Pheasant covers your daily need for vitamin B6 44% more than duck meat.
- Duck meat contains 3 times more Copper than pheasant. While duck meat contains 0.227mg of Copper, pheasant contains only 0.084mg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in pheasant is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, 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 IronIron | +88.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +129.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 337kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 18.99g | 32.4g |
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| Fats | 28.35g | 12.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 1.86mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 210IU | 190IU |
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| Vitamin A | 63µg | 57µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 7.53mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.72µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 50.4mg | 85.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 3.908g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 5.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 1.185g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.773mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.872mg |
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| Leucine | 1.465mg |
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| Lysine | 1.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg |
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| Valine | 0.938mg |
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| Histidine | 0.462mg |
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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
32%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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.