Pheasant vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Pheasant, raw, meat only is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Pheasant 133
Chicken breast 252
Protein (g)
Pheasant 23.6
Chicken breast 16.4
Carbs (g)
Pheasant 0
Chicken breast 17.6
Fat (g)
Pheasant 3.64
Chicken breast 12.9
Fiber (g)
Pheasant 0
Chicken breast 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Pheasant, raw, meat only — 23.6g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pheasant, raw, meat only — 133 vs 252 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Pheasant, raw, meat only scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Pheasant | Chicken breast tenders | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 133 kcal | 252 kcal | -47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.8 g | 51.3 g | +42% |
| Protein | 23.6 g | 16.4 g | +44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.64 g | 12.9 g | -72% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 17.6 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.24 g | 3.20 g | -61% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.17 g | 5.71 g | -80% |
| Cholesterol | 66.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +47% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.077 mg | 0.324 mg | -76% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.153 mg | 0.098 mg | +56% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.76 mg | 6.51 mg | +4% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.960 mg | 0.994 mg | -3% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.740 mg | 0.037 mg | +1900% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -50% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 40.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.840 ug | 0.440 ug | +91% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 50.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.370 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 14.0 mg | -7% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.15 mg | 1.00 mg | +15% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -23% |
| Phosphorus, P | 230 mg | 216 mg | +6% |
| Potassium, K | 262 mg | 225 mg | +16% |
| Sodium, Na | 37.0 mg | 446 mg | -92% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.970 mg | 0.770 mg | +26% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.069 mg | 0.316 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.016 mg | 0.235 mg | -93% |
| Selenium, Se | 16.2 ug | 30.6 ug | -47% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 556 kj | 1053 kj | -47% |
| Ash | 1.35 g | 1.87 g | -28% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -50% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -50% |
| Betaine | — | 30.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 50.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 165 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 4.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.050 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.750 g | 2.64 g | -72% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.360 g | 0.560 g | -36% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.200 g | 0.550 g | -64% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.960 g | 5.16 g | -81% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.620 g | 2.79 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.540 g | 2.69 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.080 g | 0.100 g | -20% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.328 g | 0.202 g | +62% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.18 g | 0.612 g | +93% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.32 g | 0.667 g | +99% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.00 g | 1.11 g | +80% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.16 g | 1.07 g | +102% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.686 g | 0.332 g | +107% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.309 g | 0.184 g | +68% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.920 g | 0.568 g | +62% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.773 g | 0.354 g | +118% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | 0.714 g | +83% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.43 g | 0.927 g | +55% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.939 g | 0.464 g | +102% |
| Alanine | 1.42 g | 0.802 g | +77% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.29 g | 1.31 g | +75% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.48 g | 2.45 g | +42% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | 0.713 g | +46% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.860 g | 0.751 g | +15% |
| Serine | 1.01 g | 0.589 g | +72% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.110 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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