Ostrich vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ostrich and sardines
- Ostrich is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet sardines are richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardines is 112% higher.
- Ostrich contains 4 times more zinc than sardines. Ostrich contains 4.85mg of zinc, while sardines contain 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.
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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +345.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +904.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +298.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1070% |