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Ostrich vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ostrich and Beefsteak

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper in Ostrich is higher than in Beefsteak.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 148% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Ostrich. Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, while Beefsteak has 0.075mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 375
Equal in Zinc - 5.3
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 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 375
Equal in Zinc - 5.3

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543
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% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Equal in Water - 72.93
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Equal in Water - 72.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Beefsteak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 28.49g 21.38g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 5.36g Beefsteak
Calories 145kcal 134kcal Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 5mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 2mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 251mg 220mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 375mg Beefsteak
Sodium 80mg 55mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 5.3mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.152mg 0.079mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 27.9µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beefsteak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.075mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.182mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.048mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.543mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 3µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.69µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.5µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.262mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.25mg 1.099mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.09mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.011mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.247mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.621mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.931mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.152mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.868mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.253g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.875g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.354g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.189g Ostrich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ostrich Beefsteak
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
52%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
55%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.