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Ostrich vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and Brussels sprouts

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1054.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2243.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1673.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.9%
Contains more FatsFats +756.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.6%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4117.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34672.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 153g 1017%
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Selenium 37.5µg 1.6µg 65%
Protein 28.49g 3.38g 50%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.745mg 40%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.42mg 40%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Phosphorus 251mg 69mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.219mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.309mg 20%
Iron 2.79mg 1.4mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.09mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.337mg 14%
Folate 15µg 61µg 12%
Copper 0.152mg 0.07mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.139mg 8%
Calories 145kcal 43kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.062g 4%
Calcium 6mg 42mg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.95g 3%
Fats 2.57g 0.3g 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.023g 2%
Sodium 80mg 25mg 2%
Potassium 362mg 389mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.15g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.938g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.