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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, iron, and vitamin A, 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 14 times more Vitamin A than pork chop. While pheasant contains 57µg of Vitamin A, pork chop contains only 4µg.

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% 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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 239kcal 231kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 23.72g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 14.35g Pork chop
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 7IU 40IU Pork chop
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 56mg Pork chop
Potassium 271mg 315mg Pork chop
Iron 1.43mg 0.87mg Pheasant
Copper 0.084mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Zinc 1.37mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 242mg 241mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 74mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 15IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 4µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.21mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg Pork chop
Selenium 20.7µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.489mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 0.66µg Pheasant
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 0µg Pheasant
Trans Fat 0.066g Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg 67.5mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 4.339g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 4.887g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.894g Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

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
52%
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.