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Pheasant vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pheasant and turkey meat different?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6 and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey meat is 17% higher.
  • Pheasant contains 2 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey meat. While pheasant contains 5.627g of monounsaturated fat, turkey meat contains only 2.647g.
  • Turkey meat has less saturated fat.

Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more IronIron +31.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
~equal in Phosphorus ~223mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Choline ~87.4mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Selenium 20.7µg 29.8µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 1.02µg 13%
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 9.573mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.616mg 10%
Zinc 1.37mg 2.48mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.908g 2.155g 8%
Protein 32.4g 28.55g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.281mg 8%
Fats 12.1g 7.39g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.627g 2.647g 7%
Cholesterol 89mg 109mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 2.119g 6%
Vitamin A 57µg 12µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Iron 1.43mg 1.09mg 4%
Calories 239kcal 189kcal 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 43mg 103mg 3%
Phosphorus 242mg 223mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.045mg 2%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 15IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Potassium 271mg 239mg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.093mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 16mg 14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Choline 85.8mg 87.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.753g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
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 - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.