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Pheasant vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pheasant and roast beef?

  • Pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet roast beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, potassium, and iron.
  • Roast beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
  • Pheasant has 3 times more saturated fat than roast beef. Pheasant has 3.908g of saturated fat, while roast beef has 1.318g.

We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types in this comparison.

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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% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.7%
Contains more IronIron +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg

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%
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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.3%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74%
Contains more FatsFats +227.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +156.2%

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +338.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Roast beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2.04µg 55%
Sodium 43mg 853mg 35%
Protein 32.4g 18.62g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.46mg 22%
Zinc 1.37mg 3.2mg 17%
Fats 12.1g 3.69g 13%
Cholesterol 89mg 51mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.908g 1.318g 12%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 5.581mg 12%
Selenium 20.7µg 14.7µg 11%
Potassium 271mg 647mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 1.521g 10%
Choline 85.8mg 43.9mg 8%
Iron 1.43mg 2.05mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.27g 6%
Calories 239kcal 115kcal 6%
Vitamin A 57µg 3µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.043mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Copper 0.084mg 0.086mg 0%
Phosphorus 242mg 242mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Roast beef
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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.