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Ostrich vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Elk meat different?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Elk meat is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 137% more than Elk meat.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more Selenium than Elk meat. Ostrich contains 37.5µg of Selenium, while Elk meat contains 10.5µg.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
3
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Equal in Potassium - 392
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Ostrich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Equal in Potassium - 392
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
6
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.212
Ostrich
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%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
1
:
3
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Equal in Protein - 30.76
Equal in Water - 64.93
Ostrich
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Equal in Protein - 30.76
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
2
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0
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.97
Ostrich
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.97

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Elk meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Elk meat Opinion
Protein 28.49g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 2.57g 3.41g Elk meat
Calories 145kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Calcium 6mg 5mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 25mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 251mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 362mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 80mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.85mg 4.12mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 37.5µg 10.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.144mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 6.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.212mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.485mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 9µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.96µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.25mg 1.236mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.291mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.293mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.513mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.755mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.126mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.716mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 85mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1g 1.342g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.97g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.161g Ostrich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.342g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.