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Pheasant vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pheasant and liver

  • Pheasant contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, zinc, folate, and vitamin C than liver.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 748% higher.
  • Pheasant is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
Contains more IronIron +1153.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +654.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.1%
~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%
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +926.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2493.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3160%

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
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +175%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%

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
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +793.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 18.67µg 748%
Vitamin A 57µg 5405µg 594%
Iron 1.43mg 17.92mg 206%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 2.196mg 155%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 95%
Cholesterol 89mg 355mg 89%
Selenium 20.7µg 67.5µg 85%
Copper 0.084mg 0.634mg 61%
Zinc 1.37mg 6.72mg 49%
Folate 5µg 163µg 40%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 23.6mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.258mg 16%
Choline 85.8mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.57mg 14%
Protein 32.4g 26.02g 13%
Manganese 0.3mg 13%
Fats 12.1g 4.4g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 0.63g 12%
Saturated fat 3.908g 1.41g 11%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 8.435mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calories 239kcal 165kcal 4%
Potassium 271mg 150mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.76g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.05g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.76g N/A
Phosphorus 242mg 241mg 0%
Sodium 43mg 49mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 266mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.498g)
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.
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.