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Turkey ham vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey ham and pheasant

  • Turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc, while pheasant has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Pheasant covers your daily need for vitamin B6 53% more than turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 21 times more Sodium than pheasant. While turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, pheasant contains only 43mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pheasant is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pheasant, cooked, total edible.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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% 11% 5.4% 6% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.72µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.6%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.8%
Contains more FatsFats +202.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
36% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +320.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Pheasant Opinion
Calories 118kcal 239kcal Pheasant
Protein 16.3g 32.4g Pheasant
Fats 4g 12.1g Pheasant
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pheasant
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 89mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 7IU Pheasant
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Pheasant
Calcium 7mg 16mg Pheasant
Potassium 253mg 271mg Pheasant
Iron 1mg 1.43mg Pheasant
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pheasant
Copper 0.084mg Pheasant
Zinc 2.1mg 1.37mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 242mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 43mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 53IU 190IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 16µg 57µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pheasant
Selenium 38.2µg 20.7µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.07mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.18mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.53mg Pheasant
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.75mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.72µg Turkey ham
Vitamin K 4.9µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg Pheasant
Saturated Fat 1.2g 3.908g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 5.627g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.185g Pheasant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Pheasant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
24%
Turkey ham
43%
Pheasant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
39%
Pheasant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.708g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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

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.