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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% 11% 5.4% 6% 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% 1080% 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 +9372.1%
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
Liver
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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
Liver
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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 Opinion
Calories 239kcal 165kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 26.02g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 4.4g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 23.6mg Liver
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Cholesterol 89mg 355mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 10mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 150mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 17.92mg Liver
Copper 0.084mg 0.634mg Liver
Zinc 1.37mg 6.72mg Liver
Phosphorus 242mg 241mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 49mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A 57µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.27mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 20.7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.57mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 163µg Liver
Choline 85.8mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 3.908g 1.41g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 0.63g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 1.05g Pheasant
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver

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
366%
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.