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Ostrich vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and chocolate different?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 251% more than chocolate.
  • Ostrich contains 13 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate contains 0.042mg.
  • Ostrich is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate has a higher glycemic index (23) than ostrich (0).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +484%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.4%
Contains more IronIron +187.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7368.4%

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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +828%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +885.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2617.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.8%
Contains more WaterWater +6962.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1117.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +295.3%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +883.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.23µg 251%
Copper 0.152mg 1.028mg 97%
Saturated fat 1g 18.519g 80%
Iron 2.79mg 8.02mg 65%
Selenium 37.5µg 3µg 63%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.419mg 61%
Protein 28.49g 4.88g 47%
Fats 2.57g 31.28g 44%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.725mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.042mg 39%
Magnesium 25mg 146mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 8mg 26%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.01mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 9.54g 21%
Calories 145kcal 546kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.297mg 20%
Carbs 0g 61.17g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.05mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.025mg 17%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Phosphorus 251mg 206mg 6%
Potassium 362mg 559mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 56mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.092g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.54mg 2%
Sodium 80mg 24mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.