Ostrich vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Chicken thigh
- Chicken thigh has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper than Ostrich.
- Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 247% more than Chicken thigh.
- Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken thigh. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Chicken thigh has only 0.088mg.
- Ostrich has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1793.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.5% |
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Protein
~28.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +293.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 28.49g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 2.57g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 362mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 251mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 0.33µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.315mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.