Ostrich vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ostrich and Lamb leg?
- Ostrich is richer than Lamb leg in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 156% more.
- Ostrich has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg. While Ostrich has 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb leg has only 0.15mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Ostrich is lower.
We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types 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.
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Iron
+68.1%
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Phosphorus
+47.6%
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Potassium
+45.4%
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Zinc
+46.1%
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Copper
+34.5%
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Selenium
+81.2%
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Calcium
+50%
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Sodium
-30%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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Iron
+68.1%
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Phosphorus
+47.6%
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Potassium
+45.4%
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Zinc
+46.1%
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Copper
+34.5%
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Selenium
+81.2%
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Calcium
+50%
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-30%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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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Vitamin B1
+78.5%
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Vitamin B2
+27%
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Vitamin B3
+14.1%
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Vitamin B5
+91%
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Vitamin B6
+263.3%
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Vitamin B12
+150%
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Folate
+26.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
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Vitamin B1
+78.5%
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Vitamin B2
+27%
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Vitamin B3
+14.1%
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Vitamin B5
+91%
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Vitamin B6
+263.3%
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Vitamin B12
+150%
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Folate
+26.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.1%
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Fats
+564.2%
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+62.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32
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Protein
+59.1%
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Fats
+564.2%
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+62.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+621.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+206.8%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+621.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+206.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.49g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 2.57g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 251mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 362mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.516mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.407mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 1.35g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 ($)