Pheasant vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pheasant and pork shoulder
- Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1 58% more than pheasant.
- Pheasant contains 29 times more Vitamin A than pork shoulder. While pheasant contains 57µg of Vitamin A, pork shoulder contains only 2µg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in pheasant is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
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 | +2614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +995.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.4 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.185 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 236kcal |
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| Protein | 32.4g | 17.18g |
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| Fats | 12.1g | 17.99g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 70IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 302mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.084mg | |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 2.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 190IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 57µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.767mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 3.833mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 0.74µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 60.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.908g | 6.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.627g | 8.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 1.92g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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