Pheasant vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pheasant and ground beef different?
- Pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat, while ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 74% more than pheasant.
- Pheasant contains 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than ground beef. Pheasant contains 1.185g of polyunsaturated fat, while ground beef contains 0.408g.
- Pheasant is lower in saturated fat.
Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.3% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +69% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +245.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~58.37g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 2.49µg | 74% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 5.84mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.311mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 4.026mg | 22% |
| Protein | 32.4g | 23.87g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.27mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 166mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.908g | 6.073g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 57µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Fats | 12.1g | 15.37g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 0.408g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.627g | 7.322g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 19.1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 73.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 241kcal | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.