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% |
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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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.