Pheasant vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pheasant and chicken breast?
- Pheasant is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and monounsaturated Fat, yet chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% higher.
- Pheasant has 8 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast. Pheasant has 57µg of Vitamin A, while chicken breast has 7µg.
- Chicken breast contains less saturated Fat.
We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +25.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +726.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.4 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~33.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.185 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +227.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.07g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 187kcal |
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| Protein | 32.4g | 33.44g |
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| Fats | 12.1g | 4.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 91mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 190IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A | 57µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 14.782mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 0.37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 85.8mg | 95.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.908g | 1.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.627g | 1.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 1.07g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast 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.