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Pheasant vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pheasant and chuck steak

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 96% more than pheasant.
  • Pheasant contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than chuck steak. While pheasant contains 0.75mg of vitamin B6, chuck steak contains only 0.373mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pheasant is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more IronIron +71.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +320.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.191mg
~equal in Choline ~79mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +712.5%
Contains more FatsFats +62.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 3.03µg 96%
Zinc 1.37mg 8.68mg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.373mg 29%
Saturated fat 3.908g 8.66g 22%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 4.663mg 18%
Protein 32.4g 24.98g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Iron 1.43mg 2.45mg 13%
Selenium 20.7µg 27.5µg 12%
Fats 12.1g 19.64g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 9.457g 10%
Phosphorus 242mg 193mg 7%
Vitamin A 57µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.81g 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg 3%
Calories 239kcal 277kcal 2%
Potassium 271mg 325mg 2%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 85.8mg 79mg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg 1%
Sodium 43mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.191mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 5IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 22mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.066mg 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.752g)
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 vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.