Ostrich vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Beef
- Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Beef is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 85% more than Beef.
- Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Beef has only 0.074mg.
- Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
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Protein
~27.55g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +181.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.9% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 169kcal |
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| Protein | 28.49g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 2.57g | 6.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 85mg | |
| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 362mg | 352mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 3.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 251mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 2.595g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.315mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 2.516mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
97%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.595g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
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 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.