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Pheasant vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pheasant and beef

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 145% more than pheasant.
  • Beef has 29 times less Vitamin A than pheasant. Pheasant has 57µg of Vitamin A, while beef has 2µg.
  • Beef contains less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.8% 24% 54% 28% 37% 104% 5.6% 0% 113%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more IronIron +112.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~259mg

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 7.7% 11% 5.4% 6% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
Beef
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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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +484.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more OtherOther +550%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Beef Opinion
Calories 239kcal 169kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 27.55g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 6.54g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg Beef
Vitamin D 7IU 3IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 13mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 352mg Beef
Iron 1.43mg 3.04mg Beef
Copper 0.084mg 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 1.37mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 242mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 43mg 54mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 6IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 2µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.25mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.009mg Beef
Selenium 20.7µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 5.76mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.669mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 7µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg 75.6mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 2.595g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 2.734g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.532g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
43%
Pheasant
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.313g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef 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.

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. Pheasant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169903/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.