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Ostrich vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Chicken liver

  • Ostrich has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 430% more than Ostrich.
  • Ostrich has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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 Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +57.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Copper +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +1242.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
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 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +57.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Copper +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +1242.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +3820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.3%
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 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +3820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +146.5%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +146.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 28.49g 16.92g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 4.83g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 145kcal 119kcal Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 8mg Chicken liver
Iron 2.79mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 362mg 230mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 4.85mg 2.67mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 37.5µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 15µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.176mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.725mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.813mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.512mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.332mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.432mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.824mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.998mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.507mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 345mg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.065g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.563g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.249g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.306g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chicken liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.