Food guide

Pheasant

Cooked pheasant, leaner than farmed chicken, traditionally roasted with moisture to prevent dryness.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Pheasant, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pheasant, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g cooked — 239 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pheasant
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	239 kcal	239 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	32.4 g	32.4 g	13.6 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	12.1 g	12.1 g	5.1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pheasant, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pheasant
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	57 µg	57 µg	6%
Vitamin C	2.3 mg	2.3 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.2 µg	0.2 µg	1%
Vitamin E	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	2%
Vitamin K	4.9 µg	4.9 µg	4%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	0.07 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	14%
Niacin	7.5 mg	7.5 mg	47%
Vitamin B6	0.75 mg	0.75 mg	44%
Folate	5 µg	5 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.72 µg	0.72 µg	30%
Choline	85.8 mg	85.8 mg	16%
Minerals
Calcium	16 mg	16 mg	1%
Iron	1.4 mg	1.4 mg	8%
Magnesium	22 mg	22 mg	5%
Phosphorus	242 mg	242 mg	19%
Potassium	271 mg	271 mg	6%
Sodium	43 mg	43 mg	2%
Zinc	1.4 mg	1.4 mg	13%
Selenium	20.7 µg	20.7 µg	38%
Copper	0.084 mg	0.084 mg	9%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pheasant, cooked, total edible

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat pheasant?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Cooked pheasant, leaner than farmed chicken, traditionally roasted with moisture to prevent dryness.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Juniper, Apple, Cabbage.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.