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Grouse vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are grouse and ostrich different?

  • Grouse is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 140% higher.
  • Grouse contains 3 times more Vitamin E than ostrich. While grouse contains 0.73mg of Vitamin E, ostrich contains only 0.23mg.
  • Grouse has less cholesterol.

Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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 +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +381%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +851%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~251mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.292mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 FatsFats +192%
Contains more OtherOther +72%
~equal in Protein ~28.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2209.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Ostrich Opinion
Calories 112kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Protein 25.94g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 0.88g 2.57g Ostrich
Cholesterol 40mg 85mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 6mg Ostrich
Potassium 311mg 362mg Ostrich
Iron 0.58mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Copper 0.058mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Zinc 0.51mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 229mg 251mg Ostrich
Sodium 50mg 80mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.23mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 7.143mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.545mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 0.97g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.44g Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Ostrich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.