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Ostrich vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ostrich and Cassava

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Cassava is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 260% more than Cassava.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Cassava, 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 Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +829.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Zinc +1326.5%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Selenium +5257.1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Manganese +1921.1%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +829.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Zinc +1326.5%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Selenium +5257.1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Manganese +1921.1%

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 E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
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% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1994.9%
Contains more Fats +817.9%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.2%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1994.9%
Contains more Fats +817.9%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1193.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +816.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1193.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +816.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 0g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 28.49g 1.36g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 0.28g Ostrich
Carbs 0g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 145kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 0g 1.7g Ostrich
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 6mg 16mg Cassava
Iron 2.79mg 0.27mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 27mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 271mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 4.85mg 0.34mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 37.5µg 0.7µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.087mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.048mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.854mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.107mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.088mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.019mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.028mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.027mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.039mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.044mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.011mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.026mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.035mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.02mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 1g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.075g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.048g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.926g)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.