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Ostrich vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ostrich and Pork shoulder?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 230% higher.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Iron than Pork shoulder. Ostrich has 2.79mg of Iron, while Pork shoulder has 1.05mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
8
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Iron +165.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Ostrich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Iron +165.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%

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
:
5
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +744.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.275
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%
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +744.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
2
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +88.4%
Equal in Water - 64.02
Ostrich
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +88.4%
Equal in Water - 64.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
1
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.4%
Ostrich
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.4%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Protein 28.49g 17.18g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Calories 145kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Calcium 6mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Iron 2.79mg 1.05mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 182mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 302mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 4.85mg 2.7mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.084mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 25.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.275mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.833mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.719mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.348mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.74µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.208mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.768mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.781mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.36mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.531mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.441mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.681mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.921mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.656mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 1g 6.24g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.92g Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pork shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.24g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.