Lamb vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb and pheasant
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 76% more than pheasant.
- Pheasant contains 3 times less zinc than lamb. Lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, while pheasant contains 1.37mg.
- Pheasant has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +254.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +476.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
| 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 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.72µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.75mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.37mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 3.908g | 22% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 32.4g | 16% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 12.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.7µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 242mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 5.627g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 57µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.53mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.185g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 85.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 310mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb 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 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.