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Pheasant vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pheasant and italian sausage

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin D.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% more.
  • Pheasant has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than italian sausage. Pheasant has 0.75mg of Vitamin B6, while italian sausage has 0.33mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.43mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg
~equal in Choline ~78.2mg

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more FatsFats +125.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.9%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 239kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 32.4g 19.12g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg Pheasant
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 7IU 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 271mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.43mg
Sugar 0g 1.86g Pheasant
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.084mg 0.08mg Pheasant
Zinc 1.37mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 242mg 170mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 743mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 16IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 10µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.25mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Italian sausage
Selenium 20.7µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 4.165mg Pheasant
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.33mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.4µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 85.8mg 78.2mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 10.195g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Italian sausage
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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.