Ostrich vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ostrich and beef shank
- Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet beef shank is richer in zinc and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 102% higher.
- Ostrich contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than beef shank. Ostrich contains 1.318mg of vitamin B5, while beef shank contains 0.41mg.
- Ostrich contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 3.79µg | 103% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 10.49mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.41mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 30µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 3.86mg | 13% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 33.68g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 5.89mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 6.36g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 2.29g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2.86g | 5% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 201kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 447mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 263mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +307% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.8% |
