Mackerel vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between mackerel and ostrich?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin E, yet ostrich is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 240% higher.
- Mackerel has 56 times more sodium than ostrich. Mackerel has 4450mg of sodium, while ostrich has 80mg.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +99.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +934.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +876.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3016.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +757.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1311.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 6.25µg | 240% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 80mg | 190% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 37.5µg | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.44g | 38% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 2.57g | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.85mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 1g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 7.143mg | 24% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 28.49g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 0.97g | 18% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.232mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.79mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.545mg | 10% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 145kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.292mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 362mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 85mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 251mg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
172%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 4370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.