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Ostrich vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ostrich and Chicken heart

  • Ostrich has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 60% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Ostrich. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken heart contains 0.36mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ostrich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chicken, heart, all classes, 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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +772.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.4%
~equal in Sodium ~74mg

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 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.2%
Contains more FatsFats +263%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +97.7%
~equal in Water ~73.56g

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +515.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 145kcal 153kcal Chicken heart
Protein 28.49g 15.55g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 9.33g Chicken heart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Cholesterol 85mg 136mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 12mg Chicken heart
Potassium 362mg 176mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.152mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Zinc 4.85mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 251mg 177mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 74mg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 37.5µg 4.3µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.883mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.36mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Folate 15µg 72µg Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 1g 2.66g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.71g Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.199mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.704mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.833mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.355mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.303mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.376mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.696mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.88mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.408mg Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Ostrich
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.