Pheasant vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pheasant and ostrich different?
- Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin A; however, ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 230% higher.
- Ostrich has less saturated Fat.
Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +231.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +768.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +370.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +480.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 32.4g | 28.49g |
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| Fats | 12.1g | 2.57g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 251mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 190IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 57µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 7.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 6.25µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 85.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.908g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.627g | 0.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 0.44g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.254mg |
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| Threonine | 1.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.354mg |
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| Leucine | 2.315mg |
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| Lysine | 2.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.796mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg |
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| Valine | 1.407mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.908g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich 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.