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Ostrich vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ostrich and English muffins

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet English muffins are higher in manganese.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 259% more than English muffins.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.3%
Contains more IronIron +213.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +592.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1778.9%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +270%
Contains more FatsFats +42.8%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +458.1%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +221.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.04µg 259%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Protein 28.49g 7.7g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.043mg 39%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.7mg 38%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.566mg 35%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Iron 2.79mg 0.89mg 24%
Sodium 80mg 464mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.446mg 17%
Phosphorus 251mg 133mg 17%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.357mg 15%
Carbs 0g 46g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.154mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Potassium 362mg 131mg 7%
Folate 15µg 37µg 6%
Calcium 6mg 52mg 5%
Calories 145kcal 235kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.181mg 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.259g 3%
Copper 0.152mg 0.129mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.888g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.302g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Fats 2.57g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.