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Ostrich vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ostrich and Chuck steak?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Chuck steak is richer in Zinc.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 134% higher.
  • Ostrich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chuck steak. Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, while Chuck steak has 0.066mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%

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 E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Fats +664.2%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Fats +664.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +874.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.1%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +874.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 28.49g 24.98g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 145kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 6mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.79mg 2.45mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 193mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 325mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 4.85mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.152mg 0.077mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.012mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 27.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.066mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.191mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.663mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.752mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.373mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 3.03µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.25mg 1.099mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.062mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.009mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.184mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.709mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.951mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.129mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 85mg 87mg Ostrich
Trans Fat 1.287g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 8.66g Ostrich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chuck steak
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%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.