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Ostrich vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and sardine

  • Ostrich is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 112% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more zinc than sardine. Ostrich contains 4.85mg of zinc, while sardine contains 1.31mg.
  • Ostrich contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +468.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.5%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg
~equal in Iron ~2.92mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +787%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43%
~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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +345.5%
Contains more OtherOther +904.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1070%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 8.94µg 112%
Calcium 6mg 382mg 38%
Phosphorus 251mg 490mg 34%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.31mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 5.148g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.167mg 29%
Selenium 37.5µg 52.7µg 28%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Cholesterol 85mg 142mg 19%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.642mg 14%
Fats 2.57g 11.45g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.08mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.04mg 12%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.245mg 12%
Sodium 80mg 307mg 10%
Protein 28.49g 24.62g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 3.869g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.227mg 5%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.108mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Copper 0.152mg 0.186mg 4%
Calories 145kcal 208kcal 3%
Magnesium 25mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Iron 2.79mg 2.92mg 2%
Saturated fat 1g 1.528g 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 362mg 397mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
97%
Ostrich
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.