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Pheasant vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pheasant and brisket different?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, brisket is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brisket is 58% higher.
  • Pheasant contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than brisket. While pheasant contains 0.75mg of vitamin B6, brisket contains only 0.282mg.
  • Pheasant has less cholesterol.

Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.9%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +194.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +28%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +364.3%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~52.48g

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% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Brisket DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.12µg 58%
Zinc 1.37mg 6.69mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.282mg 36%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 4.087mg 22%
Saturated fat 3.908g 7.305g 15%
Iron 1.43mg 2.43mg 13%
Selenium 20.7µg 27.1µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 11%
Phosphorus 242mg 175mg 10%
Fats 12.1g 18.42g 10%
Protein 32.4g 28.82g 7%
Cholesterol 89mg 106mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 7.934g 6%
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg 6%
Choline 85.8mg 109.8mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Calories 239kcal 289kcal 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.8µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.681g 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.51mg 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.1mg 2%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.171mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 271mg 232mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Calcium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sodium 43mg 48mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0%
Threonine 1.101mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0%
Leucine 2.192mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.717mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Brisket
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%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket 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 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.