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Ostrich vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and chicken sandwich different?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus, while chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin E.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 255% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Ostrich contains 8 times more zinc than chicken sandwich. Ostrich contains 4.85mg of zinc, while chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index (74) than ostrich (0).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were used in this article.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +695.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1052.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4707.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +947.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +213.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.72mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more FatsFats +335.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +527.9%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +362%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +622%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.13µg 255%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.61mg 39%
Selenium 37.5µg 19.9µg 32%
Sodium 80mg 753mg 29%
Protein 28.49g 16.28g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.177g 18%
Cholesterol 85mg 35mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.41mg 15%
Iron 2.79mg 1.77mg 13%
Fats 2.57g 11.19g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.383mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.481g 9%
Copper 0.152mg 0.067mg 9%
Phosphorus 251mg 185mg 9%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.219mg 9%
Folate 15µg 47µg 8%
Carbs 0g 20.89g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 58mg 5%
Saturated fat 1g 2.123g 5%
Calories 145kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 7.72mg 4%
Potassium 362mg 245mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.3mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.49g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.23mg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.