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Ostrich vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and cornmeal different?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while cornmeal is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index (68) than ostrich (0).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +634.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815.8%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1293.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300.7%
Contains more FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +512.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Cornmeal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Folate 15µg 209µg 49%
Selenium 37.5µg 10.5µg 49%
Protein 28.49g 7.11g 43%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.66mg 38%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.182mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.551mg 27%
Carbs 0g 79.45g 26%
Phosphorus 251mg 99mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.24mg 22%
Iron 2.79mg 4.36mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.968mg 14%
Calories 145kcal 370kcal 11%
Copper 0.152mg 0.076mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.382mg 7%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.174mg 7%
Potassium 362mg 142mg 6%
Saturated fat 1g 0.22g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.828g 3%
Sodium 80mg 7mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 32mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.75g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.39g 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 75.55g N/A
Calcium 6mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.61g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.78g)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.