Pheasant, cooked, total edible: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Pheasant, cooked, total edible contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped or diced (140 g) provides about 335 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from protein, with 46% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 38% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol ? | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium ? | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 32.4 g | 65% |
| Vitamin A C | 57 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.9 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.75 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.72 µg | 30% |
| Choline I | 85.8 mg | 16% |
| Calcium ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 242 mg | 19% |
| Potassium ? | 271 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 1.4 mg | 12% |
| Copper ? | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 20.7 µg | 38% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 54%
- Fat 46%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein32.4 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat12.1 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium43 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.065 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.85 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 57 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 7 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 54.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 998 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 190 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
| Betaine I | 11.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pheasant
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant, leg, meat only, raw Raw | 134 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Pheasant, raw, meat and skin Raw | 181 | 22.7 g | 0 g | 9.3 g |
| Pheasant, raw, meat only Raw | 133 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Pheasant, breast, meat only, raw Raw | 133 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| Pheasant, cooked Cooked | 238 | 32.3 g | 0 g | 12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, stewing, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 237 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, fried, flour Cooked | 246 | 30.5 g | 1.8 g | 12.1 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, fried Cooked | 277 | 32.5 g | 4.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 238 | 29 g | 0 g | 12.7 g |
| Chicken, capons, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 229 | 29 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat and skin, cooked, fried, flour Cooked | 222 | 31.8 g | 1.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, cooked, fried Cooked | 239 | 29 g | 2.6 g | 11.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, fried Cooked | 219 | 30.6 g | 1.7 g | 9.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked pheasant?
100 g of cooked pheasant has 239 kcal. 1 cup, chopped or diced (140 g): about 335 kcal.
Is cooked pheasant high in protein?
Cooked pheasant contains 32.4 g of protein per 100 g (65% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 45.4 g in 1 cup, chopped or diced (140 g). About 54% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked pheasant?
Cooked pheasant has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked pheasant?
Cooked pheasant contains 12.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked pheasant contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (47% DV), Vitamin B6 (44% DV), selenium (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV) and phosphorus (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked pheasant?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pheasant have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, pheasant, cooked, total edible has 239 kcal, while pheasant, leg, meat only, raw has 134 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169903. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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