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Pheasant vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pheasant and pork chop

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6 and iron, while pork chop has more vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 35% more than pheasant.
  • Pheasant contains 2 times more iron than pork chop. While pheasant contains 1.43mg of iron, pork chop contains only 0.87mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, 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.
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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~241mg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.927mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.66µg

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
~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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Pork chop DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.49mg 35%
Selenium 20.7µg 36.4µg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.489mg 20%
Protein 32.4g 23.72g 17%
Zinc 1.37mg 3.15mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.313mg 10%
Iron 1.43mg 0.87mg 7%
Vitamin A 57µg 4µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.894g 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 16mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin D 7IU 40IU 4%
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg 4%
Choline 85.8mg 67.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fats 12.1g 14.35g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 0.66µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 4.887g 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.105mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.908g 4.339g 2%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 7.927mg 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 271mg 315mg 1%
Sodium 43mg 74mg 1%
Calories 239kcal 231kcal 0%
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Phosphorus 242mg 241mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.21mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.