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Ostrich vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ostrich and Game

  • Ostrich has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Selenium needs 51% more than Game.
  • Game has 2 times less Zinc than Ostrich. Ostrich has 4.85mg of Zinc, while Game has 2.09mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, deer, 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.
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Game
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +286.6%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Copper +66.4%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +286.6%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Copper +66.4%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 6.31
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% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 6.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Other +144.2%
Equal in Fats - 2.42
Equal in Water - 73.57
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Other +144.2%
Equal in Fats - 2.42
Equal in Water - 73.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.95
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.47
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.95
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Game Opinion
Protein 28.49g 22.96g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 2.42g Ostrich
Calories 145kcal 120kcal Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 5mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 202mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 318mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 51mg Game
Zinc 4.85mg 2.09mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.019mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 37.5µg 9.7µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.2mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.22mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 6.37mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.37mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 4µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 1.08mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.908mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.951mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.006mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.566mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.937mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.073mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 85mg
Saturated Fat 1g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.67g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.47g Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Game
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
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
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 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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.