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Pheasant vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pheasant and beef ribs different?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef ribs is 67% higher.
  • Pheasant contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than beef ribs. While pheasant contains 0.75mg of vitamin B6, beef ribs contain only 0.23mg.
  • Pheasant has less saturated fat.

Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~290mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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% 19% 5.4% 3% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +223.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113.1%
Contains more FatsFats +152%
~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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.7%

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 ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Beef ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.33µg 67%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.23mg 40%
Zinc 1.37mg 5.76mg 40%
Saturated fat 3.908g 12.29g 38%
Fats 12.1g 30.49g 28%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 3.64mg 24%
Protein 32.4g 22.8g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 13.04g 19%
Choline 85.8mg 16%
Iron 1.43mg 2.33mg 11%
Phosphorus 242mg 172mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Calories 239kcal 372kcal 7%
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.05g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.19mg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg 1%
Selenium 20.7µg 21.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 43mg 64mg 1%
Potassium 271mg 290mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Copper 0.084mg 0.088mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0%
Valine 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.781mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Beef ribs
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
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.