Pheasant, leg, meat only, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Pheasant, leg, meat only, raw contains 134 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-eat pheasant (99 g) provides about 133 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 28% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 134 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol ? | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium ? | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 22.2 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A ? | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 6 mg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.96 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.74 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.84 µg | 35% |
| Calcium ? | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 280 mg | 22% |
| Potassium ? | 296 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.02 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium I | 15.3 µg | 28% |
% 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 70%
- Fat 30%
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
- Protein22.2 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat4.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium45 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.73 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.9 g |
| Lysine ? | 2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.65 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.29 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.87 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.73 g |
| Valine ? | 1.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.4 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.88 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.98 g |
| Proline ? | 0.81 g |
| Serine ? | 0.96 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.64 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.88 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 59 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 73.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 561 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 195 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 10 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, cooked, total edible Cooked | 239 | 32.4 g | 0 g | 12.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw Raw | 144 | 21.6 g | 0.14 g | 5.6 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Quail, meat only, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Emu, ground, raw Raw | 134 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat only, raw Raw | 126 | 22 g | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Emu, oyster, raw Raw | 141 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, raw Raw | 137 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw Raw | 133 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pheasant?
100 g of raw pheasant has 134 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-eat pheasant (99 g): about 133 kcal. 1 leg, bone and skin removed (107 g): about 143 kcal.
Is raw pheasant high in protein?
Raw pheasant contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-eat pheasant (99 g). About 70% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw pheasant?
Raw pheasant has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw pheasant?
Raw pheasant contains 4.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pheasant contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (44% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV), selenium (28% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pheasant?
100 g contains 45 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pheasant have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pheasant, leg, meat only, raw has 134 kcal, while pheasant, cooked, total edible has 239 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 172417. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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