Pheasant vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pheasant and veal?
- Pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, and iron, yet veal is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pheasant's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 28% higher.
- Pheasant has 2 times more selenium than veal. Pheasant has 20.7µg of selenium, while veal has 13.7µg.
- Veal contains less saturated fat.
We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.75mg | 0.39mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.72µg | 1.27µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.87mg | 23% |
| Protein | 32.4g | 24.38g | 16% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 13.7µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.627g | 2.84g | 7% |
| Fats | 12.1g | 7.56g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 57µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 103mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.908g | 3.04g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.185g | 0.55g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 217mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.53mg | 8.03mg | 3% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.885mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.868g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pheasant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.