Beef vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef and ostrich
- Beef has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B2; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 85% more than beef.
- Beef has 3 times more saturated fat than ostrich. While beef has 2.595g of saturated fat, ostrich has only 1g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
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Protein
~28.49g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~68.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +181.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 6.25µg | 85% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 37.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1.318mg | 17% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.232mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 4.85mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.545mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 7.143mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.292mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1g | 7% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 2.57g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.79mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 28.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 251mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 85mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 352mg | 362mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
76%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
66%
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 - 1.595g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
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.