Pheasants are beautiful birds with very tasty and nutritious meat.
Today, the popularity of these birds is constantly growing, and in addition to hunting for them in the wild, they are bred on special farms.
Consider what determines the popularity of pheasants, as well as what dishes of them can be cooked.
Taste qualities
Dark-colored pheasant meat resembles a homemade chicken or rooster. The greatest nutritional value is in the breast, which can be given even to small children. 
Calorie and nutritional value
Caloric value of 100 g of this product is 253.9 kcal.
Nutritional value is as follows:
- fats - 20 g;
- proteins - 18 g;
- carbohydrates - 0.5 g
It will also be useful for you to learn about the benefits and calorie content of guinea fowl, chicken, turkey, peacock, duck, goose, quail, and rabbit meat.
The product contains a large amount of vitamins:
- B4 -70 mg;
- PP - 6.488 mg;
- H - 6 μg;
- E - 0.5 mg;
- B12 - 2 μg;
- B9 - 8 µg;
- B6 - 0.4 mg;
- B5 - 0.5 mg;
- B2 - 0.2 mg;
- B1 - 0.1 mg;
- A - 40 mcg.
Useful substances are present in full:- cobalt - 7 mcg;
- molybdenum - 12 mcg;
- fluorine - 63 mcg;
- chromium - 10 μg;
- manganese - 0.035 mg;
- copper - 180 mg;
- iodine - 7 mcg;
- zinc - 3 mg;
- iron - 3 mg;
- sulfur - 230 mg;
- chlorine - 60 mg;
- phosphorus - 200 mg;
- potassium - 250 mg;
- sodium - 100 mg;
- magnesium - 20 mg;
- calcium - 15 mg;
- ash - 1 g;
- water - 65 g
The positive thing is the complete absence of harmful cholesterol.
Important! Pheasant meat is a source of valuable human protein, which is easily absorbed by the body. And vitamins of group B increase the general resistance of an organism to viruses and bacteria.
Beneficial features
Nutritionists believe that the consumption of the meat of this bird has a beneficial effect on the human body. 
This value is explained by the following points:
- Iron provides hemoglobin synthesis, which helps in oxygenation of the blood.
- In the body of a pheasant, artificial protein synthesis is carried out.
- Zinc and copper have a positive effect on the work of the stomach.
- Known benefits of this product for vision.
It is recommended to be used in food to elderly people, pregnant women and even babies.
Check out the 7 best breeds of pheasants. Also, read the description of such pheasant breeds as the golden pheasant, the white eared pheasant, and the eared pheasant.
Contraindications
This product is completely safe for people's health. The only restriction is individual intolerance.
How much is pheasant meat
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the meat of this bird costs about 1000 rubles. for 1 kg. In Ukraine, a similar product can be bought for 250 UAH. Price may vary by region.
Did you know? People who are engaged in breeding pheasants, in addition to the dietary product, also receive helpers in the fight against Colorado beetles, which these birds like to eat.
Eating
Pheasant meat is a special occasion dish. Thanks to juiciness, it does not require pre-marinating. Most often it is cooked in deep dishes in its own juice. It can be stewed, stuffed, baked. From the legs and wings do pate. 
Often dishes from this product can be found in the menu of expensive restaurants. Here it is cooked in the form of roasts, fillet pieces in a sauce. Gourmet wines serve appetizer in the form of crispy fillet slices.
Today, pheasant meat is gaining popularity, but true gourmets have long appreciated its taste. The only disadvantage of this product is its high price. Although if you use it infrequently and on a solemn occasion - you can not think about the price, but enjoy the amazing taste of dietary meat.
