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Pheasant vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pheasant and chicken liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, copper, choline, and vitamin B1 in chicken liver is higher than in pheasant.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 661% more than pheasant.
  • Pheasant contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more IronIron +528.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +485.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.8%

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5730.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +887.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2202.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +11660%
Contains more CholineCholine +126.6%

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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +150.5%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +350.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 239kcal 119kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 16.92g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 4.83g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 89mg 345mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 8mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 230mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.084mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 1.37mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 242mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 43mg 71mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 57µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 20.7µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 3.908g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 1.249g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.306g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Chicken liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 256mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.