Ostrich vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ostrich and chorizo
- Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and copper, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B1.
- Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 177% more than chorizo.
- Ostrich contains 2 times more copper than chorizo. While ostrich contains 0.152mg of copper, chorizo contains only 0.08mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ostrich is lower.
- The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1389.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +811.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1796.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +686.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 2µg | 177% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 14.38g | 61% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 38.27g | 55% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 1235mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 18.4g | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.63mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 21.1µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 3.46g | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 455kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.59mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 5.131mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.41mg | 13% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 24.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 398mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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