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Ostrich vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Deer meat

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 110% more than Deer meat.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Selenium than Deer meat. While Ostrich has 37.5µg of Selenium, Deer meat has only 11µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +240.9%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
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% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +240.9%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%

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 B5 +54%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
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% 13% 0% 0% 65% 130% 165% 52% 142% 7% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +27.9%
Equal in Protein - 29.9
Equal in Fats - 2.35
Equal in Water - 67.2
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Other +27.9%
Equal in Protein - 29.9
Equal in Fats - 2.35
Equal in Water - 67.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.5%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Deer meat Opinion
Protein 28.49g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 2.57g 2.35g Ostrich
Calories 145kcal 149kcal Deer meat
Calcium 6mg 5mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Magnesium 25mg 33mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 251mg 299mg Deer meat
Potassium 362mg 434mg Deer meat
Sodium 80mg 57mg Deer meat
Zinc 4.85mg 3.99mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 37.5µg 11µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.856mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Folate 15µg 9µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 3.62µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.25mg 1.133mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.287mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.28mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.434mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.7mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.133mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.716mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.142g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.554g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.127g Ostrich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Deer 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
85%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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.
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.