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Ostrich vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and cervelat

  • Ostrich is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for cervelat is 53% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 2 times more phosphorus than cervelat. Ostrich contains 251mg of phosphorus, while cervelat contains 111mg.
  • Ostrich contains less saturated fat.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than cervelat.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +36.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1084%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +739.5%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1237.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Cervelat DV% diff.
Sodium 80mg 1300mg 53%
Saturated fat 1g 11.51g 48%
Fats 2.57g 30.43g 43%
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 5.5µg 31%
Selenium 37.5µg 20.3µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 12.97g 30%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.26mg 22%
Protein 28.49g 17.45g 22%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.56mg 21%
Phosphorus 251mg 111mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.31mg 18%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Calories 145kcal 362kcal 11%
Iron 2.79mg 2.04mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.2g 5%
Cholesterol 85mg 74mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.33mg 3%
Potassium 362mg 260mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.33g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 6mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Copper 0.152mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.