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Ostrich vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ostrich and Turkey breast?

  • Ostrich is richer than Turkey breast in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 243% more.
  • Ostrich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey breast. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey breast has only 0.058mg.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Manganese - 0.018

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 B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1388.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1388.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +173.2%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Equal in Water - 70.05
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +173.2%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Equal in Water - 70.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.3%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 28.49g 21.89g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 7.02g Turkey breast
Calories 145kcal 157kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 6mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 2.79mg 1.2mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 186mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 275mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 4.85mg 1.57mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.074mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 22.4µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.058mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.115mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.2mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.621mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.48mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 7µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.42µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.242mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.957mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.099mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.704mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.996mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.616mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.857mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.141mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.66mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1g 1.91g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.66g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ostrich Turkey breast
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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.91g)
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 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 ($)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.