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Ostrich vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Chicken thigh

  • Chicken thigh has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper than Ostrich.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 247% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken thigh. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Chicken thigh has only 0.088mg.
  • Ostrich has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 Iron +91.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +73.8%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Iron +91.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +73.8%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1793.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1793.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Fats +300.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +139.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Fats +300.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +139.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.3%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.3%

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 thigh
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.49g 28.18g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 145kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 6mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 2.79mg 1.46mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 251mg 199mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 259mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 95mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.09mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 37.5µg 20.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.088mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.255mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 7.12mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.285mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.38mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 9µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.33µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.25mg 1.188mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.315mg 2.115mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.384mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.778mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.121mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.397mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 85mg 102mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 2.78g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.43g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.