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Goat vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Goat and Ostrich

  • Goat is richer in Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 213% higher.
  • Goat contains 2 times more Copper than Ostrich. Goat contains 0.256mg of Copper, while Ostrich contains 0.152mg.
  • Goat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Goat, 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.
Goat
5
:
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +326.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.79
Equal in Potassium - 362
Equal in Sodium - 80
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +326.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.79
Equal in Potassium - 362
Equal in Sodium - 80

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.
Goat
1
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +453.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +453.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
:
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +190.7%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Equal in Water - 68.51
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 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 Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +190.7%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Equal in Water - 68.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.97
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.97

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Ostrich Opinion
Protein 20.6g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 2.31g 2.57g Ostrich
Calories 109kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Calcium 13mg 6mg Goat
Iron 2.83mg 2.79mg Goat
Magnesium 25mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 180mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 385mg 362mg Goat
Sodium 82mg 80mg Ostrich
Zinc 4mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.256mg 0.152mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg 0.019mg Goat
Selenium 8.8µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.292mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 5µg 15µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.254mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.042mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 1.716mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 1.532mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.552mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.103mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.429mg 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 57mg 85mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.71g 1g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0.97g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.44g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat Ostrich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
30%
Goat
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.