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Turkey ham vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey ham and Ostrich?

  • Turkey ham is richer in Phosphorus, yet Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 227% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 11 times more Sodium than Ostrich. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Ostrich has 80mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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 Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains more Iron +179%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Equal in Selenium - 37.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains more Iron +179%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Equal in Selenium - 37.5

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +681.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.232
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +681.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.232
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +620.9%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Equal in Water - 68.51
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +620.9%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Equal in Water - 68.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Ostrich Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 4g 2.57g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Sugar 1.2g 0g Ostrich
Calcium 7mg 6mg Turkey ham
Iron 1mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 289mg 251mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 362mg Ostrich
Sodium 909mg 80mg Ostrich
Zinc 2.1mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 38.2µg 37.5µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 64mg 85mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 0.97g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.44g Turkey ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Ostrich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Turkey ham
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.