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Ostrich vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ostrich and beef sirloin

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and copper; however, beef sirloin has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 199% more.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more vitamin B1 than beef sirloin. Ostrich has 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while beef sirloin has 0.088mg.
  • Ostrich is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more IronIron +45.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg
~equal in Selenium ~38.9µg

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.
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%
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.2%
~equal in Protein ~30.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.8%

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 sirloin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Beef sirloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 1.47µg 199%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.607mg 14%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 9.001mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.088mg 12%
Iron 2.79mg 1.92mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.681mg 10%
Zinc 4.85mg 5.7mg 8%
Copper 0.152mg 0.085mg 7%
Protein 28.49g 30.8g 5%
Fats 2.57g 5.03g 4%
Saturated fat 1g 1.915g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 2.006g 3%
Selenium 37.5µg 38.9µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.185g 2%
Calories 145kcal 177kcal 2%
Calcium 6mg 22mg 2%
Cholesterol 85mg 81mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.39mg 1%
Sodium 80mg 66mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 362mg 410mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Phosphorus 251mg 253mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.983mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Beef sirloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Ostrich
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.915g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.