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Margarine vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between margarine and ostrich

  • Margarine has more vitamin A and vitamin E; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 256% more than margarine.
  • Ostrich has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1911.1%
Contains more IronIron +4550%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4920%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3813%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6150%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 +3040.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +344.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17706.3%
Contains more WaterWater +314.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +3907.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5423.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 6.25µg 256%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.44g 159%
Fats 80.71g 2.57g 120%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.97g 95%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Selenium 0µg 37.5µg 68%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1g 64%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.23mg 58%
Protein 0.16g 28.49g 57%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 7.143mg 45%
Zinc 0mg 4.85mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.545mg 41%
Phosphorus 5mg 251mg 35%
Iron 0.06mg 2.79mg 34%
Calories 717kcal 145kcal 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.292mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.232mg 19%
Copper 0mg 0.152mg 17%
Potassium 18mg 362mg 10%
Magnesium 3mg 25mg 5%
Folate 1µg 15µg 4%
Sodium 2mg 80mg 3%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.7g 0g 0%
Calcium 3mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 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 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Ostrich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Margarine
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.