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Mutton vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mutton and Ostrich?

  • Mutton is higher in Iron, and Zinc, yet Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Mutton has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Ostrich. While Mutton has 5.142g of Saturated Fat, Ostrich has only 1g.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more IronIron +70.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~251mg
~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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 E Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.292mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.143mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +331.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +225.6%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 +359.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Ostrich Opinion
Calories 234kcal 145kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 28.49g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 2.57g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 85mg Ostrich
Magnesium 31mg 25mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 6mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 362mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 2.79mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Zinc 5.93mg 4.85mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 251mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 80mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.23mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.019mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 37.5µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.292mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Folate 0µg 15µg Ostrich
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 0.97g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.44g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.254mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 1.25mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.354mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 2.315mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.516mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.796mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.176mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.407mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.716mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.142g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.