Ostrich vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ostrich and mackerel
- Ostrich has more zinc, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 531% more than ostrich.
- Ostrich has 5 times more zinc than mackerel. While ostrich has 4.85mg of zinc, mackerel has only 0.94mg.
- Ostrich has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +61.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +416% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +204% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 19µg | 531% |
Zinc | 4.85mg | 0.94mg | 36% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 4.3g | 26% |
Selenium | 37.5µg | 51.6µg | 26% |
Fats | 2.57g | 17.81g | 23% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 97mg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 7.006g | 15% |
Iron | 2.79mg | 1.57mg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 1g | 4.176g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.412mg | 9% |
Protein | 28.49g | 23.85g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.99mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.46mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
Copper | 0.152mg | 0.094mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.159mg | 6% |
Calories | 145kcal | 262kcal | 6% |
Phosphorus | 251mg | 278mg | 4% |
Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 75mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 6.85mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Potassium | 362mg | 401mg | 1% |
Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Sodium | 80mg | 83mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.407mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +593% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1079.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +622.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +877.3% |