Chicken thigh vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chicken thigh and Ostrich
- Chicken thigh has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper than Ostrich.
- Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 247% more than Chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Ostrich. While Chicken thigh has 2.78g of Saturated Fat, Ostrich has only 1g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1793.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
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Protein
~28.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
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 | +293.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 28.49g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 2.57g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 4.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 251mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 7.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.318mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 6.25µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 0.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.44g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.254mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.354mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.315mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.796mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.176mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.407mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.716mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
34%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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.