Ostrich vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ostrich and Beef
- Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Beef is richer in Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 150% higher.
- Ostrich contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef. Ostrich contains 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef contains 0.046mg.
- Ostrich contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.
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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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Magnesium
+19%
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Phosphorus
+26.8%
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Potassium
+13.8%
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Copper
+78.8%
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Manganese
+58.3%
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Selenium
+74.4%
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Calcium
+200%
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Zinc
+30.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Sodium - 72
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Magnesium
+19%
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Phosphorus
+26.8%
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Potassium
+13.8%
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Copper
+78.8%
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Manganese
+58.3%
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Selenium
+74.4%
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Calcium
+200%
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Zinc
+30.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Sodium - 72
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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Vitamin E
+91.7%
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Vitamin B1
+404.3%
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Vitamin B2
+65.9%
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Vitamin B3
+32.8%
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Vitamin B5
+100.3%
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Vitamin B6
+42.7%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+136.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+91.7%
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Vitamin B1
+404.3%
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Vitamin B2
+65.9%
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Vitamin B3
+32.8%
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Vitamin B5
+100.3%
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Vitamin B6
+42.7%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+136.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18.2%
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Fats
+499.6%
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+58.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
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+18.2%
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Fats
+499.6%
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+58.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+587.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.484
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Saturated Fat
-83%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+587.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.484
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.49g | 25.93g |
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| Fats | 2.57g | 15.41g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 250kcal |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 2.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 251mg | 198mg |
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| Potassium | 362mg | 318mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 72mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 6.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 21.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 5.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.658mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.382mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 2.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.72mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.822mg |
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| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.45mg |
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| Lysine | 2.516mg | 1.54mg |
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| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.478mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.725mg |
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| Valine | 1.407mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.604mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.572g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5.895g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 6.668g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.484g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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)