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Pheasant vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pheasant and lamb leg

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin A; however, lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, and monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb leg is 74% higher.
  • Lamb leg is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.7µg

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +247.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%

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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.9%
Contains more OtherOther +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
~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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 239kcal 230kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 17.91g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 17.07g Lamb leg
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 16mg 9mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 249mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.084mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Zinc 1.37mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 242mg 170mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 56mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 0IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.21mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 20.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.23mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 6.26mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.15mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb leg
Choline 85.8mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 7.43g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.35g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Lamb leg
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.