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French fries vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french fries and ostrich

  • French fries are richer in fiber, yet ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more IronIron +244.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +870%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4066.7%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 EVitamin E +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +648.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +473.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +330.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +730.6%
Contains more WaterWater +77.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 +515.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1126.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Selenium 0.9µg 37.5µg 67%
Protein 3.43g 28.49g 50%
Zinc 0.5mg 4.85mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.44g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 7.143mg 26%
Iron 0.81mg 2.79mg 25%
Fats 14.73g 2.57g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.292mg 19%
Phosphorus 125mg 251mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 1.318mg 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Carbs 41.44g 0g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.545mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.97g 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.23mg 10%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.019mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Calories 312kcal 145kcal 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Sodium 210mg 80mg 6%
Potassium 579mg 362mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.232mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Folate 30µg 15µg 4%
Copper 0.124mg 0.152mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 25mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
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 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.