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Ostrich vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ostrich and Duck meat?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Duck meat is richer in Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 248% higher.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Duck meat. Ostrich has 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Duck meat has 0.18mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
6
:
3
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +160.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Ostrich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +160.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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.
Ostrich
Ostrich
7
:
4
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
Ostrich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
2
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Fats +1003.1%
Contains more Other +90.7%
Ostrich
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Fats +1003.1%
Contains more Other +90.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ostrich
Ostrich
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1229.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +729.5%
Ostrich
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1229.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +729.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Duck meat Opinion
Protein 28.49g 18.99g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 28.35g Duck meat
Calories 145kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Calcium 6mg 11mg Duck meat
Iron 2.79mg 2.7mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 156mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 204mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 4.85mg 1.86mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 37.5µg 20µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.174mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.269mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.825mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.098mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.18mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.3µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.773mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.872mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.465mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.486mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.475mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.752mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.938mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.462mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 84mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 1g 9.67g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Duck meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
105%
Ostrich
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.