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Ostrich vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Lamb different?

  • Ostrich is higher than Lamb in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 154% more than Lamb.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
  • Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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
7
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Iron +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Selenium +42%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Ostrich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Selenium +42%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Zinc - 4.46

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
7
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Fats +714.8%
Contains more Other +90.7%
Ostrich
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Fats +714.8%
Contains more Other +90.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +809.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.2%
Ostrich
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +809.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Lamb
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 Lamb Opinion
Protein 28.49g 24.52g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 145kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 6mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 2.79mg 1.88mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 188mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 310mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 4.85mg 4.46mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.119mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 37.5µg 26.4µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.14mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.25mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 6.66mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.66mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.13mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.55µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.25mg 1.05mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.183mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.908mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.166mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.629mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.998mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.323mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 8.83g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.