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Ostrich vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Fajita different?

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 than Fajita.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 238% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 5 times more Copper than Fajita. While Ostrich contains 0.152mg of Copper, Fajita contains only 0.03mg.
  • Ostrich has less Sodium.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen are the varieties 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%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +181.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +406.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +254%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.4%

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%
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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% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1057.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +123%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +569.8%
~equal in Water ~70.6g

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
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Fajita Opinion
Calories 145kcal 135kcal Ostrich
Protein 28.49g 18.56g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 5.73g Fajita
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 13mg Fajita
Potassium 362mg 284mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 0.99mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.03mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 1.37mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 277mg Fajita
Sodium 80mg 799mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.22mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 37.5µg 16.7µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.213mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.779mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.726mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.387mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.54µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Folate 15µg 4µg Ostrich
Choline 67.8mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 1g 1.596g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.089g Fajita
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.2mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.452mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.813mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.56mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.857mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.552mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.763mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.847mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.68mg Ostrich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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

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.