Lamb leg vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb leg and pheasant
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, and monounsaturated Fat; however, pheasant has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb leg is 74% higher.
- Pheasant has 3 times less Vitamin B12 than lamb leg. Lamb leg has 2.5µg of Vitamin B12, while pheasant has 0.72µg.
- Pheasant is lower in saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 | +16.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +247.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 32.4g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 12.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 190IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 57µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 20.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 7.53mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.72µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 85.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 3.908g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 5.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.185g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
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.