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Luncheon meat vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Luncheon meat and Ostrich

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus in Ostrich is higher than in Luncheon meat.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 222% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Ostrich has 10 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, while Ostrich has 80mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
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 ManganeseManganese +94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +187.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +406.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
~equal in Selenium ~37.5µg

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 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +579.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +396.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +555.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
~equal in Water ~68.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 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 +486.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Ostrich Opinion
Calories 189kcal 145kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 12.77g 2.57g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Ostrich
Calcium 5mg 6mg Ostrich
Potassium 300mg 362mg Ostrich
Iron 0.97mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Copper 0.03mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Zinc 2.15mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 170mg 251mg Ostrich
Sodium 820mg 80mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 37.5µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Folate 0µg 15µg Ostrich
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 0.97g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.44g Luncheon meat
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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat 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
33%
Luncheon meat
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat 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 ($)

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. 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.