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Ostrich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ostrich and fast food

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, fast food is higher in folate and manganese.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 223% more than fast food.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more cholesterol than fast food. While ostrich has 85mg of cholesterol, fast food has only 33mg.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +933.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1778.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Iron ~3.06mg

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% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +602.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.5%
Contains more WaterWater +78.2%
Contains more FatsFats +367.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +253.5%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +398.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.89µg 223%
Selenium 37.5µg 20.3µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.212mg 26%
Protein 28.49g 16.52g 24%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.52mg 21%
Cholesterol 85mg 33mg 17%
Phosphorus 251mg 134mg 17%
Saturated fat 1g 4.493g 16%
Folate 15µg 80µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.53mg 16%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.357mg 15%
Fats 2.57g 12.01g 15%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Sodium 80mg 331mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.835g 10%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.617mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.68g 8%
Calories 145kcal 297kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.317mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 62mg 6%
Potassium 362mg 197mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.363mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Copper 0.152mg 0.121mg 3%
Iron 2.79mg 3.06mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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