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Ostrich vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Bear meat

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Bear meat is higher in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 157% more than Bear meat.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Selenium than Bear meat. While Ostrich has 37.5µg of Selenium, Bear meat has only 11.2µg.
  • Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Selenium +234.8%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Selenium +234.8%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.148

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153%
Contains more Vitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153%
Contains more Vitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +421%
Contains more Other +48.8%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +421%
Contains more Other +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.5%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Bear meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Bear meat Opinion
Protein 28.49g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 2.57g 13.39g Bear meat
Calories 145kcal 259kcal Bear meat
Calcium 6mg 5mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 170mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 263mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 71mg Bear meat
Zinc 4.85mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Copper 0.152mg 0.148mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 11.2µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.35mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.29mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.47µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 98mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 3.54g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.66g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.4g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Bear meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Ostrich
56%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.