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 for 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +68.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +326.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +67.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +453.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more OtherOther | +190.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +11.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~68.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.97g
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 price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.13µg | 6.25µg | 213% |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 37.5µg | 52% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 42% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 26% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.75mg | 7.143mg | 21% |
Protein | 20.6g | 28.49g | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.49mg | 0.292mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.256mg | 0.152mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.232mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 180mg | 251mg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 57mg | 85mg | 9% |
Zinc | 4mg | 4.85mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.44g | 2% |
Calories | 109kcal | 145kcal | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
Iron | 2.83mg | 2.79mg | 1% |
Potassium | 385mg | 362mg | 1% |
Calcium | 13mg | 6mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.71g | 1g | 1% |
Fats | 2.31g | 2.57g | 0% |
Sodium | 82mg | 80mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.03g | 0.97g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.306mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.981mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.042mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.532mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.103mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.429mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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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
27%

97%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

66%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

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.