Ground turkey vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground turkey and pheasant different?
- Ground turkey is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and copper; however, pheasant is richer in vitamin B6 and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground turkey is 26% higher.
- Ground turkey contains 2 times more zinc than pheasant. While ground turkey contains 3.11mg of zinc, pheasant contains only 1.37mg.
- Ground turkey has less saturated fat.
Ground turkey, cooked and Pheasant, cooked, total edible are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
32.4 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +712.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 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 | -31.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.7% |
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 B12 | 1.34µg | 0.72µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 24% | |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 20.7µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 1.37mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 1.185g | 12% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 32.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.084mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 7.53mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 3.908g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 5.627g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 57µg | 4% |
| Fats | 10.4g | 12.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 239kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 242mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 85.8mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.239g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey 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.