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Pheasant vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pheasant and beef sirloin different?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, beef sirloin is richer in zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for beef sirloin is 39% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has less saturated Fat.

Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.085mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg

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%
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.681mg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120.3%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
~equal in Protein ~30.8g
~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% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%

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 sirloin
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 sirloin Opinion
Calories 239kcal 177kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 30.8g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 5.03g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 16mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 271mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.43mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.084mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 1.37mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 242mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 43mg 66mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 0IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 20.7µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.163mg Pheasant
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.681mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.4µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Choline 85.8mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 3.908g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 2.006g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.185g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Beef sirloin
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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.993g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.