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Pheasant vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pheasant and luncheon meat?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron, yet luncheon meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Pheasant's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 37% more.
  • Pheasant has 3 times more copper than luncheon meat. While pheasant has 0.084mg of copper, luncheon meat has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pheasant is lower.

We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types 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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85%

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% 19% 5.4% 3% 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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.8%

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% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%
~equal in Fats ~12.77g

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.944g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.685g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.272mg 37%
Sodium 43mg 820mg 34%
Selenium 20.7µg 38.3µg 32%
Protein 32.4g 17.5g 30%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 5.225mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 12%
Phosphorus 242mg 170mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 0.92µg 8%
Zinc 1.37mg 2.15mg 7%
Iron 1.43mg 0.97mg 6%
Copper 0.084mg 0.03mg 6%
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.128mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg 4%
Choline 85.8mg 63.9mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.565g 3%
Calories 239kcal 189kcal 3%
Manganese 0.037mg 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 271mg 300mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Fats 12.1g 12.77g 1%
Carbs 0g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.04g N/A
Saturated fat 3.908g 3.944g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 5.685g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Luncheon meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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.

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

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.