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Italian sausage vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between italian sausage and pheasant

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin D; however, pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% more.
  • Italian sausage has 17 times more Sodium than pheasant. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while pheasant has 43mg.
  • Pheasant is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.43mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.7µg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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 DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.27mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg
~equal in Choline ~85.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 FatsFats +125.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage Pheasant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Pheasant Opinion
Calories 344kcal 239kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 32.4g Pheasant
Fats 27.31g 12.1g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.3mg Pheasant
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 89mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 7IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Pheasant
Calcium 21mg 16mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 271mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.43mg
Sugar 1.86g 0g Pheasant
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.084mg Pheasant
Zinc 2.39mg 1.37mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 242mg Pheasant
Sodium 743mg 43mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 16IU 190IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 10µg 57µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.27mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Italian sausage
Selenium 22µg 20.7µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.07mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.18mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 7.53mg Pheasant
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.75mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.72µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 78.2mg 85.8mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 10.195g 3.908g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 5.627g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.185g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage 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
47%
Italian sausage
43%
Pheasant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
39%
Pheasant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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.

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.