Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pheasant vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are pheasant and ground beef different?

  • Pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin A, and polyunsaturated fat, while ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12 74% more than pheasant.
  • Pheasant contains 19 times more Vitamin A than ground beef. Pheasant contains 57µg of Vitamin A, while ground beef contains 3µg.
  • 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.

Infographic

Pheasant vs Ground beef infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2011.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~58.37g

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
44% 53% 3%
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.
Pheasant Ground beef
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Ground beef Opinion
Calories 239kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Protein 32.4g 23.87g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 15.37g Ground beef
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 271mg 241mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Copper 0.084mg 0.079mg Pheasant
Zinc 1.37mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 242mg 166mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 73mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 9IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 3µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.12mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 20.7µg 19.1µg Pheasant
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.051mg Pheasant
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.171mg Pheasant
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 4.026mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.311mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg 73.2mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 6.073g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.408g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.165g)
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?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.