Pheasant vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pheasant and pork
- Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin A; however, pork is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin D.
- Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 67% more than pheasant.
- Pork contains 29 times less Vitamin A than pheasant. Pheasant contains 57µg of Vitamin A, while pork contains 2µg.
- Pheasant has less saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.8% |
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 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~57.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.3% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~6.19g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.2g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 32.4g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 12.1g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 190IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 57µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.908g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.627g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.