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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.
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Beef
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Equal in Phosphorus - 259
Equal in Potassium - 352
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Equal in Phosphorus - 259
Equal in Potassium - 352

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Other +115%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Equal in Protein - 27.55
Equal in Water - 65.71
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Other +115%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Equal in Protein - 27.55
Equal in Water - 65.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Ostrich Beef
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Beef Opinion
Protein 28.49g 27.55g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 6.54g Beef
Calories 145kcal 169kcal Beef
Calcium 6mg 13mg Beef
Iron 2.79mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 362mg 352mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 4.85mg 3.7mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.097mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 25.4µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.074mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.76mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.481mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 15µg 7µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 4.21µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.25mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.315mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 2.516mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.796mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.407mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.716mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 85mg
Trans Fat 0.375g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 2.595g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.532g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.595g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
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.

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
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.