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Brussels sprouts vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and ostrich

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C, yet ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1673.7%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1054.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2243.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~362mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.9%
Contains more FatsFats +756.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34672.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4117.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Ostrich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.44g 1017%
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Selenium 1.6µg 37.5µg 65%
Protein 3.38g 28.49g 50%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 7.143mg 40%
Zinc 0.42mg 4.85mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Phosphorus 69mg 251mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.545mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.318mg 20%
Iron 1.4mg 2.79mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.292mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.019mg 14%
Folate 61µg 15µg 12%
Copper 0.07mg 0.152mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.232mg 8%
Calories 43kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.062g 1g 4%
Calcium 42mg 6mg 4%
Carbs 8.95g 0g 3%
Fats 0.3g 2.57g 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0.97g 2%
Sodium 25mg 80mg 2%
Potassium 389mg 362mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 0g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Ostrich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
73%
Brussels sprouts
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.938g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. 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.