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Pheasant vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pheasant and beef tenderloin

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • Pheasant has 3 times more vitamin B6 than beef tenderloin. Pheasant has 0.75mg of vitamin B6, while beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Pheasant is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +241.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Choline ~91mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +103.3%
Contains more OtherOther +140.8%
~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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.5%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.46µg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.25mg 38%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 3mg 28%
Saturated fat 3.908g 9.72g 26%
Zinc 1.37mg 4.03mg 24%
Iron 1.43mg 3.11mg 21%
Fats 12.1g 24.6g 19%
Protein 32.4g 23.9g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 10.27g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.26mg 6%
Phosphorus 242mg 203mg 6%
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Selenium 20.7µg 22.9µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calories 239kcal 324kcal 4%
Copper 0.084mg 0.123mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.09mg 2%
Potassium 271mg 331mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Choline 85.8mg 91mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1g 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Calcium 16mg 9mg 1%
Sodium 43mg 57mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.