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Cheeseburger vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and ostrich

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in folate and manganese, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 229% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 17 times more manganese than ostrich. While cheeseburgers contain 0.316mg of manganese, ostrich contains only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ostrich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +1883.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1563.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Iron ~2.79mg

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +722.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 FatsFats +472.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +390.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more WaterWater +77.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +458%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 6.25µg 229%
Selenium 19.6µg 37.5µg 33%
Saturated fat 6.473g 1g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.545mg 24%
Protein 16.51g 28.49g 24%
Zinc 2.49mg 4.85mg 21%
Sodium 515mg 80mg 19%
Fats 14.72g 2.57g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.318mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 85mg 14%
Folate 70µg 15µg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.019mg 13%
Phosphorus 161mg 251mg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 7.143mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.97g 11%
Calcium 119mg 6mg 11%
Carbs 28.03g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.44g 8%
Calories 308kcal 145kcal 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Potassium 196mg 362mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.232mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.292mg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.152mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.23mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Iron 2.71mg 2.79mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.