Turkey meat vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey meat and pheasant different?
- Turkey meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, pheasant is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey meat is 17% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more Zinc than pheasant. While turkey meat contains 2.48mg of Zinc, pheasant contains only 1.37mg.
- Pheasant has less cholesterol.
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pheasant, cooked, total edible 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +387.2% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
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 | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
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 | -44.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +112.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 32.4g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 12.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 190IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 57µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 7.53mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.72µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg | 85.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 3.908g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 5.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.185g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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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
50%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.753g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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