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Ostrich vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ostrich and beef tenderloin

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus, yet beef tenderloin is higher in monounsaturated fat.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 158% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Ostrich contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. While ostrich contains 1.318mg of vitamin B5, beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
~equal in Potassium ~331mg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
Contains more FatsFats +857.2%
Contains more OtherOther +627.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +958.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.46µg 158%
Saturated fat 1g 9.72g 40%
Fats 2.57g 24.6g 34%
Selenium 37.5µg 22.9µg 27%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 10.27g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.25mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.25mg 21%
Choline 91mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.09mg 12%
Protein 28.49g 23.9g 9%
Calories 145kcal 324kcal 9%
Phosphorus 251mg 203mg 7%
Zinc 4.85mg 4.03mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1g 4%
Iron 2.79mg 3.11mg 4%
Copper 0.152mg 0.123mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Potassium 362mg 331mg 1%
Sodium 80mg 57mg 1%
Cholesterol 85mg 85mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 9mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
54%
Beef tenderloin

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 - 8.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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 ($)

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.