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Pheasant vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pheasant and lamb loin different?

  • Pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while lamb loin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need for vitamin B12 62% more than pheasant.
  • Pheasant is lower in saturated Fat.

Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~246mg

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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.7µg
~equal in Choline ~88.4mg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +95%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~52.5g
~equal in Other ~1.36g

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 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%

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 loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 239kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 32.4g 22.55g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 23.59g Lamb loin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 95mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 16mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 271mg 246mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.084mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.37mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 242mg 180mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 64mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 0IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 20.7µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 7.1mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.11mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.7µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 85.8mg 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.908g 10.24g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.87g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.