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Pheasant vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pheasant and beefsteak?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin A, yet beefsteak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for zinc is 32% more.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in pheasant is lower.

We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +254%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.978mg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +519%
Contains more FatsFats +24.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pheasant Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 239kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 32.4g 26.72g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 15.11g Beefsteak
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 79mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 16mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 271mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.43mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.084mg 0.073mg Pheasant
Zinc 1.37mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 242mg 213mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 57mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 0IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 20.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.14mg Pheasant
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 6.978mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.585mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 85.8mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 3.908g 5.951g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.56g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
53%
Beefsteak

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 - 2.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.