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Pheasant vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pheasant and grouse?

  • Pheasant is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin A, yet grouse is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Pheasant has 30 times more Saturated Fat than grouse. Pheasant has 3.908g of Saturated Fat, while grouse has 0.13g.
  • Grouse contains less saturated Fat.

We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +146.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~229mg

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%
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +302.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1275%
Contains more OtherOther +420%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13297.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +797.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Grouse Opinion
Calories 239kcal 112kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 25.94g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 0.88g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 40mg Grouse
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 16mg 5mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 311mg Grouse
Iron 1.43mg 0.58mg Pheasant
Copper 0.084mg 0.058mg Pheasant
Zinc 1.37mg 0.51mg Pheasant
Phosphorus 242mg 229mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 50mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 16IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 5µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.73mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.016mg Grouse
Selenium 20.7µg Pheasant
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.042mg Pheasant
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.28mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.9µg Grouse
Vitamin K 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 0.042g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.132g Pheasant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index 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%
Pheasant
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.778g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.