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Ostrich vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ostrich and Pork loin?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 238% higher.
  • Ostrich has 4 times more Iron than Pork loin. Ostrich has 2.79mg of Iron, while Pork loin has 0.79mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +253.2%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.7%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Equal in Potassium - 356
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 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +253.2%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.7%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Equal in Potassium - 356

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 B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1079.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
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 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1079.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +389.5%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Equal in Water - 66.92
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +389.5%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Equal in Water - 66.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.5%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pork loin Opinion
Protein 28.49g 19.74g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 12.58g Pork loin
Calories 145kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Calcium 6mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 2.79mg 0.79mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 197mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 356mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 4.85mg 1.74mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.056mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 33.2µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.21mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.248mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.58mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.723mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.472mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 1µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.53µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.244mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.891mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.91mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.572mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.766mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.514mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.785mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.064mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 85mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 1g 4.36g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.34g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.