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Pheasant vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pheasant and chicken thigh

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and monounsaturated Fat; however, chicken thigh is richer in zinc, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pheasant covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 28% more than chicken thigh.
  • Chicken thigh has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than pheasant. Pheasant has 0.72µg of Vitamin B12, while chicken thigh has 0.33µg.
  • Chicken thigh contains less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.6%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.5µg

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.12mg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%

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 thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 239kcal 218kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 28.18g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 10.3g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 89mg 102mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 7IU 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 16mg 13mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 259mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.084mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 1.37mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 242mg 199mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 95mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 70IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.7µg 20.5µg Pheasant
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 7.12mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.38mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 0.33µg Pheasant
Vitamin K 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Choline 85.8mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 3.82g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Chicken thigh
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
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.