Ground beef vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and pheasant different?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated Fat, while pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12 74% more than pheasant.
- Ground beef contains 4 times more Zinc than pheasant. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while pheasant contains 1.37mg.
- Pheasant is lower in saturated Fat.
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pheasant, cooked, total edible types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +245.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +69% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
32.4 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
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Carbs
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Water
~54.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | +30.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 241kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 32.4g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 12.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 190IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 57µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 7.53mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.72µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg | 85.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 3.908g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 5.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.185g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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
46%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.165g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.