Pheasant vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pheasant and pork leg
- Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, while pork leg has more vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
- Pork leg contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than pheasant. Pheasant contains 0.75mg of vitamin B6, while pork leg contains 0.401mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pork leg is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42% |
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 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +951.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.6% |
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 Sugar |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.736mg | 56% |
| Protein | 32.4g | 17.43g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.401mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 4.574mg | 18% |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 29.4µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.908g | 6.54g | 12% |
| Fats | 12.1g | 18.87g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.627g | 8.38g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 57µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 2.01g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 199mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.93mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 73mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 0.63µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 20IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 245kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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